The parent of a vulnerable girl who stayed in one of Edinburgh 's secure units has challenged the council to hold its staff accountable for "serious and sustained failings" identified in the service.
A statement prepared by the parent, who said they had chosen to remain anonymous to "protect the well-being of my family", branded the local authority's care system "an absolute disgrace" and called on councillors to "implement real change with genuine transparency".
It was due to be read out by Christine Scott, a member of a group of whistle-blowers made up of current and ex-council workers, at an emergency meeting of the education committee yesterday (May 3). Instead members voted to hold proceedings in private after legal advice raised concerns about victims being identified.
