Scottish Covid inquiry to hear from ministers as hearings schedule slips to 2027 Chairman Lord Brailsford has issued an update on the next steps for the inquiry. Evening Standard · Mar 10
Impact of remote court hearings ‘breach of natural justice’, inquiry hears Solicitors from the Legal Services Agency in Glasgow gave evidence at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry, along with Roddy Dunlop KC. The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025
Care home residents like ‘exhibits’ due to Covid visiting rules, inquiry told The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry began in Edinburgh on Tuesday where lawyers gave opening statements on behalf of core participants. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023
Call for 'absolute candour' as inquiry into Scottish Covid response to begin The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will begin on Tuesday, as a leading lawyer called for witnesses to speak with “absolute candour” in order to learn… The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023
Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry to begin The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will explore the Scottish Government’s response to the pandemic. The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023
Lord Brailsford pledges ‘robust investigation’ into handling of Covid pandemic During a preliminary hearing of the Scottish Covid Inquiry, the chair set out how the inquiry would proceed in the coming months. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
‘Shambolic': Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry criticised before it begins The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry has been branded “shambolic” ahead of its first preliminary hearing. The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2023
Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry criticised as ‘shambolic’ before it begins The Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry will officially begin on August 28 with its first preliminary hearing at Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
Scottish Covid Inquiry to hold preliminary hearing Chairman Lord Brailsford and co-lead counsel Stuart Gale KC will provide updates on progress to date. The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023
Grieving families demand Humza Yousaf hands over Nicola Sturgeon's pandemic messages Solicitors acting for bereaved families have demanded that the communications of the former First Minister, clinical director Jason Leitch and other key government figures are handed over. Daily Record · Jun 4, 2023
Coronavirus book of remembrance should be created, Scots Lib Dem leader says Alex-Cole Hamilton wants those who died during the pandemic in Scotland to be remembered and also allow 'us to grieve as a nation'. Daily Record · May 27, 2023
UK and Scotland Covid inquiries work together to avoid doubling workload Organisers said the inquiry teams will meet at least monthly. The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2023
New lawyers appointed as counsel to Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry Lord Brailsford, the inquiry’s chairman, appointed four leading lawyers to act as counsel. The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2022
Lord Brailsford ‘pressed reset button’ on Covid-19 inquiry, families say The new chairman of Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry held a two-hour meeting with families of those who lost their lives to the virus. The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022 Inquiry chairman needs to restore trust, Covid group solicitor says Families of those who lost loved ones to coronavirus will meet the Scottish inquiry’s new chairman on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022 New chair of public inquiry into handling of Covid in Scotland appointed Lord Brailsford will take over following the resignation of Lady Poole earlier in October.
Daily Record · Oct 27, 2022 Scottish covid public inquiry appoints new chair after previous judge resigned The inquiry was previously branded a "sinking ship" after several senior figures walked out before its first public hearing could be held.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 27, 2022 John Swinney confirms new chair of Scottish Covid inquiry after judge's resignation SCOTLAND'S Deputy First Minister has confirmed the appointment of a new chair of Scotland's official inquiry into Covid-19.
Insider UK · Sep 27, 2022 BrewDog boss wins case against online troll scammer A judge at the Court of Session ruled in his favour and has ordered the repayment of more than £500,000 in expenses