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Gordon Jackson QC was filmed naming two of Mr Salmond’s accusers
The lawyer who acted for Alex Salmond throughout his intercourse assault trial is to be investigated after claims he described him as a “intercourse pest” and a bully.
Gordon Jackson QC was caught on video making feedback in regards to the former first minister and two of his accusers.
The Sunday Instances stated the incident occurred on a busy prepare earlier than the ex-SNP chief’s trial concluded.
Mr Jackson stated he “deeply regrets the misery and difficulties which have been induced” by the footage.
However he added that he didn’t regard Mr Salmond as a intercourse pest.
The QC has now self-referred the matter to the Scottish Authorized Complaints Fee for investigation.
A jury discovered Mr Salmond not responsible on 12 sexual assault expenses going through him, whereas one other was discovered not confirmed.
An extra cost of sexually assaulting a 10th lady had beforehand been dropped by prosecutors.
Mr Salmond maintained he was harmless all through the two-week trial.
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Mr Jackson’s dialog was overheard by different passengers
The footage of Mr Jackson emerged because the 9 ladies who made sexual assault allegations towards Mr Salmond stated that they had been left “devastated” after he was cleared in court docket.
The video reveals the QC – who’s a former Labour MSP – naming two of the ladies, regardless of strict guidelines that defend their anonymity.
The dialog was filmed by a fellow passenger on the Edinburgh-Glasgow prepare per week into the trial.
Mr Jackson says: “I do not know a lot about senior politicians however he was fairly an objectionable bully to work with, in a means that I do not suppose Nicola [current first minister Nicola Sturgeon] is.
“I feel he was a nasty individual to work for…a nightmare to work for.”
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Mr Salmond maintained he was harmless all through the two-week trial
He can then be heard utilizing the phrases “intercourse pest” however that “he isn’t charged with that”.
Mr Jackson provides: “OK, it isn’t proper nevertheless it’s not conflict crimes….that is hardly sexual. Intercourse offenders register? Not for you.
“Inappropriate, silly…however sexual? Sadly [he then names two of the ladies accusers} say it is sexual.”
After the video footage was launched, Mr Jackson stated: “To be clear…I don’t regard Alex Salmond as a ‘intercourse pest’, and any opposite impression is unsuitable.”
He added that the correct plan of action was to “self-refer this matter to the Scottish Authorized Complaints Fee, and that has been achieved. Will probably be for the fee to contemplate this matter.”
Mr Salmond’s feminine accusers had earlier launched a press release by means of Rape Disaster Scotland through which they stated they’d not let the previous SNP chief being acquitted outline them.
‘Traumatic court docket case’
They added that whereas the expertise of taking the case to court docket had been “traumatic”, it had been the “proper factor to do”.
Rape Disaster Scotland has now known as for the College of Advocates, of which Mr Jackson is the dean, to start out an investigation.
The charity’s Sandy Brindley stated she was “extraordinarily shocked” by the video.
She added: “It’s exhausting to see how he can proceed in his position as a dean.
“Anonymity of complainers in circumstances of this nature have to be taken very critically, in any other case ladies won’t report.”
Roddy Dunlop QC, who’s vice-dean of the College of Advocates, stated: “The school takes this matter extraordinarily critically.
“It plainly warrants investigation, however because the dean has self-referred to the Scottish Authorized Complaints Fee, it might not be acceptable for the school to remark additional.”
Alex Salmond’s lawyer faces inquiry after ‘intercourse pest’ remark
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Gordon Jackson QC was filmed naming two of Mr Salmond’s accusers
The lawyer who acted for Alex Salmond throughout his intercourse assault trial is to be investigated after claims he described him as a “intercourse pest” and a bully.
Gordon Jackson QC was caught on video making feedback in regards to the former first minister and two of his accusers.
The Sunday Instances stated the incident occurred on a busy prepare earlier than the ex-SNP chief’s trial concluded.
Mr Jackson stated he “deeply regrets the misery and difficulties which have been induced” by the footage.
However he added that he didn’t regard Mr Salmond as a intercourse pest.
The QC has now self-referred the matter to the Scottish Authorized Complaints Fee for investigation.
A jury discovered Mr Salmond not responsible on 12 sexual assault expenses going through him, whereas one other was discovered not confirmed.
An extra cost of sexually assaulting a 10th lady had beforehand been dropped by prosecutors.
Mr Salmond maintained he was harmless all through the two-week trial.
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Sunday Instances
Mr Jackson’s dialog was overheard by different passengers
The footage of Mr Jackson emerged because the 9 ladies who made sexual assault allegations towards Mr Salmond stated that they had been left “devastated” after he was cleared in court docket.
The video reveals the QC – who’s a former Labour MSP – naming two of the ladies, regardless of strict guidelines that defend their anonymity.
The dialog was filmed by a fellow passenger on the Edinburgh-Glasgow prepare per week into the trial.
Mr Jackson says: “I do not know a lot about senior politicians however he was fairly an objectionable bully to work with, in a means that I do not suppose Nicola [current first minister Nicola Sturgeon] is.
“I feel he was a nasty individual to work for…a nightmare to work for.”
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Getty Photographs
Mr Salmond maintained he was harmless all through the two-week trial
He can then be heard utilizing the phrases “intercourse pest” however that “he isn’t charged with that”.
Mr Jackson provides: “OK, it isn’t proper nevertheless it’s not conflict crimes….that is hardly sexual. Intercourse offenders register? Not for you.
“Inappropriate, silly…however sexual? Sadly [he then names two of the ladies accusers} say it is sexual.”
After the video footage was launched, Mr Jackson stated: “To be clear…I don’t regard Alex Salmond as a ‘intercourse pest’, and any opposite impression is unsuitable.”
He added that the correct plan of action was to “self-refer this matter to the Scottish Authorized Complaints Fee, and that has been achieved. Will probably be for the fee to contemplate this matter.”
Mr Salmond’s feminine accusers had earlier launched a press release by means of Rape Disaster Scotland through which they stated they’d not let the previous SNP chief being acquitted outline them.
‘Traumatic court docket case’
They added that whereas the expertise of taking the case to court docket had been “traumatic”, it had been the “proper factor to do”.
Rape Disaster Scotland has now known as for the College of Advocates, of which Mr Jackson is the dean, to start out an investigation.
The charity’s Sandy Brindley stated she was “extraordinarily shocked” by the video.
She added: “It’s exhausting to see how he can proceed in his position as a dean.
“Anonymity of complainers in circumstances of this nature have to be taken very critically, in any other case ladies won’t report.”
Roddy Dunlop QC, who’s vice-dean of the College of Advocates, stated: “The school takes this matter extraordinarily critically.
“It plainly warrants investigation, however because the dean has self-referred to the Scottish Authorized Complaints Fee, it might not be acceptable for the school to remark additional.”
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