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.
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