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Alex Salmond’s trial lawyer has been hit with a five-month suspension after he named the former First Minister’s accusers on a train. But Gordon Jackson KC has been given permission to appeal after the sanction by a Faculty of Advocates committee.

Alex Salmond’s trial KC is taking his own legal body to court after they upheld complaints about naming the accusers on a train.

Lawyers defending a former SNP MP jailed for embezzling thousands of pounds from two Scottish independence groups have appealed against her conviction, claiming she was prevented from receiving a fair trial as “a tsunami of tweets” were prejudicial.

Two suspects are accused of attempting to murder a man and a dog walker whose pet was also killed.

Two killers have become the first Scots serving life sentences to be hit with so-called "super Asbos" after they were found guilty of a gangland execution.

Alex Salmond’s QC for comments he allegedly made on a train has failed to meet a target for resolving the probe. The Faculty of Advocates “aims” to deal with cases in nine months but the complaint involving Gordon Jackson has dragged on for longer.Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur MSP said: “It would be better for everyone if this case could be resolved swiftly.” Jackson, at that point faculty dean, was the former first minister’s defence QC during his sexual offences trial last year.Salmond had been accused of sexually assaulting nine women when he led the country but was cleared of all charges.After the verdict, recorded footage emerged of Jackson on a train discussing aspects of the case, including apparently naming two female complainers.

Alex Salmond’s QC of delaying a probe into his conduct during the former First Minister’s sexual offences trial.Chief executive Sandy Brindley also dismissed the Faculty of Advocates, which is carrying out the investigation into Gordon Jackson, as a “boys’ club” that was “closing ranks” to “protect one of their own”.She blasted: “Jackson is being allowed to pull the strings in his own investigation, fobbing it off until he is able to retire in peace.”Salmond was acquitted this year of attempted rape and sexual assault charges after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.Jackson represented Salmond and the former SNP leader paid tribute to his “absolutely exceptional” legal team after the verdict.

former first minister's criminal trial on a train, the Daily Record can reveal.The significant step follows allegations by Rape Crisis Scotland that Gordon Jackson "undermined public confidence" by openly talking about the case and women involved.Jackson was filmed talking about the case on the Edinburgh to Glasgow commuter service, sparking outrage from victims groups.Recorded in March, the film emerged after Salmond was acquitted of all charges at the High Court.The recording of Jackson, who is also a former Labour MSP, included derogatory comments about Salmond being "a bully".

Alex Salmond’s QC could end up being investigated by his own colleagues in the row over naming the former First Minister’s accusers on a train.

Tributes have been paid to Scots legal giant Derek Ogg QC after his sudden death aged just 65.

Alex Salmond's QC has announced he will resign from his role as Dean of the Faculty of Advocates after he was filmed discussing the high-profile case on a train before the former First Minister was cleared.

Alex Salmond's QC has referred himself to a legal watchdog after he was filmed discussing the high-profile case on a train before the former First Minister was cleared.

Alex Salmond’s QC has been condemned over video footage showing him naming female complainants in the former SNP leader’s trial.

Alex Salmond's defence agent has told the jury at his High Court trial he can 'smell' that 'there's something going on' but he 'can't prove it'.

A number of witnesses have been giving evidence for the defence today at Alex Salmond's trial on alleged sexual assault charges in the High Court in Edinburgh.

Alex Salmond has told the High Court in Edinburgh that he 'did not' attempt to rape a woman after an event at Bute House.

Former first minister Alex Salmond has been giving evidence at his own trial in Edinburgh.

A witness giving evidence at Alex Salmond 's trial in Edinburgh has said 'women were no longer allowed to work alone with him' after she spoke to colleagues about an alleged sexual assault.

Alex Salmond is set to go on trial today over accusations of sexual assault, including one of attempted rape.

Alex Salmond may be saddled with hundreds of thousands of pounds of legal costs after being cleared of sexual offences charges.