Peter Murrell

Peter Murrell is the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP) and the ex-husband of former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. He is currently newsworthy due to accusations of embezzling £459,000 from the SNP over a period exceeding 12 years. Court documents detailing these allegations have recently emerged, preceding a preliminary hearing scheduled at the High Court in Glasgow. The timing of when the First Minister was informed of the criminal charges against Murrell, nearly a year before they were made public, has also raised questions about the dual role of Scotland’s top law officer, the Lord Advocate, who serves as both chief prosecutor and the government's principal legal advisor. This situation has significant implications for the SNP and Scottish politics, potentially impacting public trust and confidence in the party and its leadership.