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A woman who accused former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond of sexual harassment has found the Holyrood committee's investigation 'more traumatic' than the High Court trial. The woman, speaking anonymously to the BBC, said the Scottish Government 'let down' women who complained because of its unlawful investigation. But she said the committee inquiry set up to look into the botched investigation of Mr Salmond had turned the issue into a 'political fight' and suggested any conclusions it reaches will be 'utterly useless'. She also denied claims that there had been a conspiracy to target M...

Share And she called for the Holyrood inquiry into the handling of harassment complaints to use special powers to compel Mr Salmond to attend. It comes after Nationalist MSPs on the inquiry committee grouped together to refuse to publish his written evidence –putting his appearance before the inquiry in jeopardy. Scottish Labour's interim leader Jackie Baillie said: 'The First Minister cannot simply ignore the ministerial code. That would have deeply damaging consequences for the parliament, the Government and our democracy.' James Hamilton, QC, is already investigating whether Miss Sturgeo...

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