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Iain Macwhirter's avatar

No Salmond was acquitted on all charges. Not proven is an acquittal verdict in Scots law. Same as a not guilty verdict . "The accused is acquitted and is innocent in the eyes of the law." https://www.lawscot.org.uk/news-and-events/legal-news/not-proven-verdict-consultation-begins/

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Elizabeth Robertson's avatar

Sadly, Iain, Scotland has been in a dark place for a long time under the personal fiefdom of the Murrells. Who knows what else will come out of the woodwork now that the poileas have removed their collective digits from their nether regions. I wonder if there’s a WhatsApp group inviting further action against Peter?!

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Jo Greenhorn's avatar

I doubt there will be quick answers, Iain. And, of course, we must all be careful what we say in the meantime.

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Gogs's avatar

Westminster and their friends in the Scottish media, who have been - apparently - supportive of the Murrell regime, will be enjoying this hugely, albeit with serious expressions on their faces.

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Historywoman's avatar

It has become customary for journos and others to say that Salmond was ‘acquitted of all the charges against him’. In fact, on one charge the result was ‘not proven’. He was acquitted on all the (12?) others. If this is nitpicking, it is also a matter of factual accuracy.

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