Scottish Covid inquiry
Care home boss lied about being by man’s side when he died, Covid Inquiry told
The Scottish Covid Inquiry also heard the care home intended to place the man in a room with his wife, despite him testing positive for Covid.
By Ryan McDougall, PA Scotland
Women and children among worst affected by pandemic, inquiry told
A variety of groups gave their opening statements to the Scottish Covid Inquiry on Wednesday.
By Ryan McDougall, PA Scotland
Credibility of Scottish Covid Inquiry called into question on first day
Lawyer Aamer Anwar, who is representing the Scottish Covid Bereaved group, described Wednesday’s proceedings as ’embarrassing’ and ‘disrespectful’.
By Paul Cargill, PA Scotland
Yousaf: Ministers’ emails and texts will all be submitted to Covid inquiries
The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has a ‘do not destroy’ order in place relating to relevant material from public organisations.
By Rebecca McCurdy, PA Scotland Political Reporter
Solicitors seek clarity on Sturgeon’s Covid-19 WhatsApp messages
Counsel acting on behalf of Scottish ministers said Nicola Sturgeon did not have relevant informal communication regarding the inquiry.
By Rebecca McCurdy, PA Scotland Political Reporter