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Cherry Seeks Answers on Murrell Memo as She Calls for Lord Advocate Role Reform

The Scottish Tory leader claims privileged charge details of Peter Murrell were shared with SNP officials before public indictment; Lord Advocate denies wrongdoing amid calls for transparency.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
The Lord Advocate gave a "simply risible' reason about why she sent a memo to the First Minister on the indictment served on the former SNP…

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Daily RecordDaily Record
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Lord Advocate to release more details of contact with SNP Government on Peter Murrell case

A Crown Office spokesperson also said Dorothy Bain would update Parliament on Tuesday on the other cases the Government had been advised on.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The NationalThe National
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Russell Findlay doubles down on Lord Advocate attack over Murrell memo

RUSSELL Findlay has doubled down on his claims that the Lord Advocate is involved in “corruption” over a memo sent to John Swinney.

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Herald ScotlandThe Herald Scotland
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Cherry seeks answers on Murrell memo as she calls for Lord Advocate role reform

The Lord Advocate gave a "simply risible' reason about why she sent a memo to the First Minister on the indictment served on the former SNP…

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
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