苏格兰政府对信息专员的裁决提出上诉,揭示了对调查独立性的关切。 Scottish Government appeals against Information Commissioner ruling, revealing concerns over inquiry independence.

苏格兰政府就其针对新闻专员要求披露与第一部长尼古拉·斯特金调查有关的证据的裁决提出的上诉,发布了法律咨询意见。 The Scottish Government has released legal advice regarding its appeal against an Information Commissioner ruling requiring the disclosure of evidence linked to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s inquiry. 这些文件揭示了对政府官员与调查之间没有充分分离的关切,使人们对其独立性产生怀疑。 The documents reveal concerns about insufficient separation between government officials and the inquiry, raising doubts about its independence. 尽管法律顾问警告说成功机会低和可能名誉受损,但政府还是提出了费用高昂的上诉。 Despite warnings from legal counsel about the low chances of success and potential reputational damage, the Government proceeded with a costly appeal.