Standards probe into Alistair Carmichael’s actions dropped
A parliamentary standards investigation into isles MP Alistair Carmichael over the run-up to last year’s general election has been dropped.
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Isles MP Carmichael ordered to pay his own expenses
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael will have to pay a £80,000 legal bill following a ruling by election court judges on the so-called “Frenchgate” scandal.
READ FULL STORYJudges reject legal challenge against Carmichael
Judges have rejected the legal attempt to have Alistair Carmichael unseated as MP for the isles. Four Orkney constituents raised an action against Mr Carmichael…
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Case concludes leaving MP’s fate in judges’ hands
Beleaguered isles MP Alistair Carmichael has been described as having launched an “unguided missile” over his role in the leaking of a memo in the…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael: ‘less than fully truthful’
Alistair Carmichael has revealed how he failed to tell an official inquiry the truth about his role in a government leak until five days after…
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Date set for next hearing on Carmichael case
The judges who will decide whether isles MP Alistair Carmichael broke strict electoral laws have set a date for when they will hear evidence in
READ FULL STORYNew evidence sought in Carmichael legal challenge
Judges presiding over the historic legal case against Alistair Carmichael are seeking further evidence before reaching a decision over the isles MP’s future – which…
READ FULL STORYLegal debate in Carmichael case ends
Two days of legal debate over the future of Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has concluded. Judge Lady Paton brought the first part of the trial…
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MP’s claims were about ‘personal character and conduct’
The QC leading the legal challenge against Alistair Carmichael says the MP “characterised” his involvement in the row over a leaked memo as being about his…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael election hearing – day two
As the hearing considering the election of Alistair Carmichael enters its second day The Shetland Times continues to bring you live coverage from the courtroom.
READ FULL STORYQC argues case against MP should be dismissed
The case at the High Court in Edinburgh against isles MP Alistair Carmichael should be dismissed, his legal representative has argued.
READ FULL STORYCarmichael election challenge – live stream
The legal challenge against Alistair Carmichael’s election to Westminster begins today – and will be streamed live on The Shetland Times website. In a legal…
READ FULL STORYCarmichael hearing to be broadcast live
Next week’s court hearing to decide whether or not Alistair Carmichael should remain as Northern Isles MP will be broadcast live.
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