Public inquiry announced over 'missed chances' to catch Emma Caldwell's killer
Thursday, 7 March 2024 The Scottish Government has announced a public inquiry examining major police failings that allowed one of the UK's most prolific rapists to escape justice for a quarter of a century.
The family of Emma Caldwell meets Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf to call for a public inquiry into claims police missed opportunities to catch her killer Iain Packer. Report by Ajagbef. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
First Minister Humza Yousaf has defended the Scottish Government's controversial new hate crime law which has come into effect today. Critics have expressed concern that it would limit free speech and be used for vexatious complaints. It also omits protection based on sex, although misogyny is expected to be tackled with a separate standalone Bill. Report by Etemadil. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The First Minister Humza Yousaf has met with the family of Emma Caldwell after it was announced a public inquiry will be held to examine the police’s response to her murder almost 20 years..
Thursday, 7 March 2024
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