Alexander Mercouris says the conviction of former British diplomat Craig Murray undermines the right of the media to report cases, which is vital to protect the right to a fair trial.
LETTER FROM LONDON: A Troubling Decision
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Murray Found Guilty of Contempt
The former British ambassador was found guilty of contempt of court by a Scottish tribunal on Thursday for articles he had published about the trial of former First Minister Alex Salmond.
Scottish Politics in Crisis as Craig Murray Testifies on ‘Plot’ Against Alex Salmond
The former UK ambassador to Uzbekistan has testified about an alleged plot from SNP insiders against the former first minister Alex Salmond, an allegation that is rocking Scottish politics, reports Joe Lauria.
LETTER FROM LONDON: Craig Murray, Independence for Scotland, and a Trial in Edinburgh
The absence of evidence that harm was done makes the case against Craig Murray look frankly rather abstract. It is not obvious what the point of the case is, writes Alexander Mercouris.