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
It’s been four years since then-first minister Nicola Sturgeon called Scotland’s drug deaths problem a public health emergency. Today, the current first minister John Swinney arrived at The Thistle drug consumption room in Glasgow. When it opens on Monday, it will be the first and only place in the UK where people will be able to take drugs without fear of arrest. The Scottish Government hopes it will help drug users access wider support, as well as reduce the risk of viruses such as HIV. Report by Jonesia. 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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