The authorized group representing households who misplaced loved ones to Covid-19 in Scotland has requested complete transparency concerning former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages. Although While they last for Scottish ministers has claimed Sturgeon has no relevant informal correspondence, attorneys for the bereaved argue that inquiry officers should determine what is taken into account relevant, together with personal messages, emails, or diaries related to the pandemic response.
Aamer Anwar, the lead solicitor for the Scottish Covid Bereaved group, has submitted extra legal documents to the UK Covid Inquiry, demanding the availability of all unredacted WhatsApp messages and different pertinent materials. The Covid inquiries purpose to judge the successes and failures of government officials and ministers throughout the pandemic.
In a latest assertion, Anwar emphasised the importance of transparency from each the Scottish and UK governments, stating, “The government is, and must be, answerable to the individuals.” He additionally sought clarification on the standing of Sturgeon’s WhatsApp messages and why they haven’t been disclosed in their entirety.
Anwar maintained that Sturgeon and different Scottish ministers should be held to the same requirements as UK politicians similar to Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak, and Matt Hancock. He added, “We have stated earlier than and say it once more, no individual, irrespective of how powerful, could be allowed to intrude with the pursuit of reality, justice and accountability in this inquiry. Those who misplaced their lives to Covid-19 deserve nothing much less.”g