Peter Murrell10 Mar 2026Government rules out changes to lord advocate dual roleOpposition politicians criticised Dorothy Bain after it emerged she had briefed the first minister on the Peter Murrell case.10 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Why did the lord advocate brief Swinney on Murrell charge?It was the most politically sensitive out of 30 cases that the Crown Office has informed first ministers about over the last 22 years.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Top law officer told Swinney of Murrell charge nearly a year agoDocuments show the lord advocate first informed John Swinney that Peter Murrell had been charged with embezzlement in March.24 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Swinney backs lord advocate after corruption claimThe accusation which involves Dorothy Bain was repeated during exchanges at First Minister's Questions in Holyrood.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Scotland's top law officer not considering position over Murrell memoThe lord advocate has been grilled by MSPs over her email about a criminal charge against the ex-SNP chief executive.18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Swinney was told of Murrell charges weeks before they became publicFormer SNP chief executive Murrell is accused of embezzling £459,000 from the party over a 12-year period.18 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Ministers deny involvement in delay to Murrell court hearingA preliminary hearing which was scheduled to take place this Friday has been moved to 25 May.17 Feb 202613 Feb 2026Peter Murrell accused of embezzling £459,000 over 12-year periodThe former SNP chief executive is accused of illicitly purchasing items including luxury goods, jewellery, cosmetics, two cars and a motorhome.13 Feb 202619 Jan 2026Peter Murrell due in court over embezzlement chargeThe former SNP chief executive was arrested as part of a police investigation into the party's finances.19 Jan 2026...
