Multiple reports say the Scottish Government faces criticism over how it handles the release of files connected to former First Minister Alex Salmond. The Belfast Telegraph and Evening Standard both report that an independent freedom of information (FOI) official has described aspects of the Scottish Government’s approach as “shambolic.”
Both outlets also state that the Court of Session has admonished the Scottish Government in connection with the matter. The coverage frames the criticism as relating to delays or deficiencies in how relevant documents are provided following legal or information requests. The FOI chief’s comments are presented as an assessment of the government’s conduct, while the court’s admonishment is reported as a formal rebuke in the proceedings.
Taken together, the sources indicate that the dispute centres on procedural handling and release practices for Salmond-related records, with scrutiny coming from both the judiciary and the FOI oversight system. The reports do not provide additional detail in the supplied text about the specific documents, timelines, or the government’s stated response.
