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SNP Government moves forward with register of interest plan for judges

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Government transparency plans. Ministers are pushing ahead with the openness scheme despite fierce opposition from the judiciary.Unlike politicians and quango board members, judges and sheriffs are not required to publish details of any directorships or shares they hold.Critics believe the lack of public disclosure could lead to hidden conflicts of interests.The issue was raised nearly ten years ago by campaigner Peter Cherbi, whose Holyrood petition called for a register of interests to be introduced.Lord Gill, who at the time was Scotland’s most senior judge, blasted the idea by saying it could encourage “aggressive media or hostile individuals”.Get all the top Scottish politics news sent straight to your Inbox by signing up to our.

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