Calls mount for transparency after Lord Advocate’s email to First Minister on charging former civil servant Peter Murrell.

Calls are growing for transparency after it was revealed the Lord Advocate emailed the First Minister regarding the decision to charge Peter Murrell, a former senior civil servant, in connection with a public inquiry. The communication has sparked debate over the independence of Scotland’s prosecution service and whether political influence played a role in the charging decision. Critics are demanding answers on the content and timing of the email, while officials maintain the process remains impartial.