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24th August 2018
10:58am BST

He said he wanted a "real court" to decide whether he had a claim to answer, in a lengthy statement.
It read: "This is a procedure so unjust that even now I have not been allowed to see and therefore to properly challenge the case against me.
"If I lose I will have to answer to the complaints both comprehensively and publicly.
"If the Court of Session finds in my favour then the administration at the senior levels of the Scottish government will have the most serious questions to answer."
A spokesperson for the Scottish Government said it would "defend its position vigorously," confirming legal proceedings had been brought by Salmond thus limiting its capacity to comment.
A Police Scotland spokesman said the force was "not going to comment on whether an inquiry is ongoing."
Salmond has referred the case to the Court of Session, the highest civil court in Scotland.Explore more on these topics: