BREAKING: Nicola Sturgeon ministerial conduct verdict in

Breaking news from The Scotsman [View email online]( [Subscribe]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Mar 22, 2021 Good afternoon, This is a breaking news update from [The Scotsman](. We're providing in-depth political coverage in the countdown to the [Scottish election]( and beyond. Get full access to our breaking news, insightful analysis and agenda-setting opinion by becoming a subscriber. Until the end of the month we're offering 25% off our annual digital subscriptions with the code POLITICS25. [Support our journalism by signing up today.]( [James Hamilton inquiry LIVE: Scotland awaits verdict on Sturgeon's conduct]( The independent investigation into the ministerial code, being conducted by James Hamilton QC, is expected to report this afternoon. [{$escapedtitle}]( Nicola Sturgeon did not break ministerial code That's the finding of the independent investigation into the conduct of the First Minister, released just minutes ago by the Scottish Government. James Hamilton QC said: "I am of the opinion that the First Minister did not breach the provisions of the Ministerial Code in respect of any of these matters.” [Read the story as it unfolds in our LIVE blog here](. More news this afternoon - [IndyRef2 in ‘first half of next parliament’ as draft bill published by Scottish Government ahead of election]( - [Why was there no Covid briefing today and when will Nicola Sturgeon announce new measures?]( - [Who is James Hamilton? And why is his report so important?]( Thank you and have a good afternoon, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk [Article Image]( [IndyRef2 in ‘first half of next parliament’ as draft bill published by Scottish Government ahead of election]( Scots will be asked the same question as in 2014 in any re-run of the Scottish independence referendum, a new draft bill by the Scottish Government has set out. [Article Image]( [Faster and better decision-making crucial at time of extreme uncertainty]( Leaders urged to screen out the noise of judgments and biases in quest to get the big decisions right Promoted by GetSmarter [Article Image]( [23 March is a National Day of Reflection - 2021's Covid anniversary explained]( 23 March 2021 marks a full year since the UK’s first national lockdown, and end of life charity Marie Curie wants us all to reflect on those we’ve lost [Article Image]( [Coronavirus in Scotland: No new deaths have been recorded in Scotland for the second day in a row]( For the second day running, Scotland has not recorded any new coronavirus deaths. [Article Image]( [Who is James Hamilton? And why is his report so important to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's future?]( The report from James Hamilton into First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s conduct throughout the Alex Salmond sexual harassment investigation has been a long time coming. [View more news]( You have received this email as you are opted in to newsletters from The Scotsman, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. To manage your individual newsletter preferences with us, please [click here]( and log in to your account. Alternatively you can [update]( your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or [unsubscribe]( from all future emails. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 9th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, England, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our [privacy policy](.