Peter Murrell’s Legal Aid Withdrawn by Funding Body

Peter Murrell has his legal aid withdrawn by funding body

PETER Murrell's legal aid has been withdrawn after questions were asked about whether public money should fund his legal defence despite his reported assets and income sources

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The former SNP chief executive had been receiving government-funded support since last year.

Peter Murrell’s legal aid withdrawn by funding body

The development comes ahead of a proceeds of crime hearing in December.

Peter Murrell's legal aid withdrawn as SLAB refuses to explain decision

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB) has refused to explain why Peter Murrell's legal aid has been withdrawn, leaving questions over how the jailed former SNP chief executive qualified for taxpayer-funded support in the first place.

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The granting of public funds to pay for Murrell's representation has been criticised due to his wealth

Peter Murrell has legal aid pulled

Questions had been raised about the fact Peter Murrell was receiving legal aid despite having a variety of income sources