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The Scottish Government has denied claims that it discussed postponing former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell’s next court appearance, which has been moved from February 20 in Glasgow to May 25 in Edinburgh. Douglas Ross, Conservative MSP, criticised the timing, arguing it raises transparency concerns since the hearing now falls after the Holyrood election. Business Minister Graeme Dey insisted that trial scheduling is entirely the responsibility of the independent judiciary and the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service. Murrell, charged with embezzling SNP funds between 2010 and 2023, was first arrested in April 2023, with prosecutors emphasising that adjournments are routine procedural matters and not indicative of the case’s substance.
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