Salmond investigation ‘upheld sexual harassment claims’ before being struck down

Ms Evans’ investigation was launched after two female civil servants formally complained about Mr Salmond’s behaviour.

Mr Salmond challenged the investigation in court (Andrew Milligan/PA)

The Scottish Government’s investigation into Alex Salmond found his behaviour amounted to sexual misconduct before it was struck down by the courts, it has been reported.

Leslie Evans, the government’s most senior civil servant, upheld five charges against the former first minister at the conclusion of her investigation in 2018, The Times said.