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Scottish government wins the Salmond files case as court rules the Information Commissioner 'erred in law'

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First reported on Friday 30 October 2026 at 08:00 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Friday 30 October 2026 at 11:10 EDT

Summary

The Information Commissioner 'erred in law' with the Salmond files order, a court ruled, the Evening Standard and The Independent reported on Friday 30 October, Scottish ministers having appealed against an order to disclose exempted material. The Scottish government won the Salmond files case as a panel of three judges at the Court of Session upheld the appeal by ministers, The Scotsman reported.

Latest: A panel of three judges at the Court of Session upheld the appeal by Scottish ministers against an order to disclose exempted material, ruling that the Information Commissioner 'erred in law' with the Salmond files order, the Evening Standard, The Independent and The Scotsman reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Friday 30 October

    A panel of three judges at the Court of Session upheld the appeal by Scottish ministers against an order to disclose exempted material, ruling that the Information Commissioner 'erred in law' with the Salmond files order, the Evening Standard, The Independent and The Scotsman reported.