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Could Scottish Independence Now Be Derailed by the Man who Championed the Movement?
22 February 2021
, James Doleman provides the background to an inquiry into the Scottish Government’s investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Alex Salmond – and its implications for Nicola Sturgeon

Former Ambassador ‘Created Substantial Risk of Prejudicing’ Trial of Alex Salmond, Court Hears
27 January 2021
, James Doleman reports on the case of Craig Murray, who wrote about the former Scottish First Minister’s trial last year

Heroes & Villains: Witnessing the Assange Hearing
9 October 2020
, James Doleman reflects on the Old Bailey hearing into the Wikileaks co-founder’s contested extradition to the US for the publication of classified documents

The Trial of Alex Salmond: What Only the Jury Knows
25 March 2020
, The former First Minister of Scotland was cleared of all charges against him at Edinburgh's High Court on Monday. Here, court reporter James Doleman shares his thoughts on covering the trial.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘Marmite Man’ Inappropriate But Not Criminal, Jury Told
20 March 2020
, James Doleman reports from the trial of the former Scottish First Minister, who stands accused of sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: Former Scottish First Minister A ‘Sexual Predator’
19 March 2020
, James Doleman continues his reporting from Edinburgh High Court, where the politician is on trial for charges of sexual assault and rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘There were Hugs and Kisses for Everyone’
18 March 2020
, James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘I’ve Never Attempted Non-Consensual Sexual Relations in My Life’
17 March 2020
, James Doleman reports from Edinburgh's High Court, where the former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond is giving evidence in his defence to charges of sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: Politician was ‘Touchy-Feely’ Person, Says Defence Team
13 March 2020
, James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘He was my Boss and he Happened to be the Most Powerful Person in the Country’
12 March 2020
, James Doleman's third report from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘I was Trying to Restrict the Movement of the First Minister’s Hands’
12 March 2020
, James Doleman reports from the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland, who is charged with sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: Another Two Women Testify Against Former Scottish First Minister
11 March 2020
, James Doleman reports from day three of the trial of Salmond, who is facing charges of sexual assault and attempted rape.

The Trial of Alex Salmond: ‘I Did Not Want this to Happen’
9 March 2020
, On the first day of the trial of the former First Minister of Scotland for charges of sexual assault and rape, one of his alleged victims – a Scottish Government official – gave evidence against him.

Scotland: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
6 January 2020
, James Doleman looks at the potential constitutional crisis as the two nations drift apart and sees no easy solution.

BANKS v CADWALLADR: The First Hearing
4 December 2019
, The award-winning investigative journalist who exposed the Cambridge Analytica scandal is being sued for defamation by Brexit-backing businessman Arron Banks.

Why Scottish Politics Matters Again – But Probably Not for Long
4 November 2019
, Glaswegian James Doleman considers the possible repercussions of the 2019 General Election and Brexit on Scotland's relationship within the UK.

Court Refuses to Let Boris Johnson Off the Hook over Brexit Extension
21 October 2019
, “The sword of Damocles” remains over Boris Johnson’s head as the highest court in Scotland rejected the government’s call to end a legal action over a Brexit extension reports James Doleman.

Court Asked to take EU Brexit Extension into its Own Hands to Keep in Check Boris Johnson’s “Trumpian” Tactics
8 October 2019
, James Doleman reports from Scotland's Inner House of the Court of Session on another legal wrangle involving the Government on Brexit.

‘He Must Comply’: Court Assured that Boris Johnson Will Ask EU for Brexit Extension if No Deal Reached
7 October 2019
, "It would be destructive of one of the core principles of constitutional propriety... for the Prime Minister or the Government to renege on what they have assured the court," Lord Pentland ruled.

Government Refuses to Make EU Brexit Extension into Legal Pledge
4 October 2019
, Boris Johnson's Government found itself back in court today – this time refusing a request to make its Brexit extension plan into a legal order.

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