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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Alasdair Ferguson

Highland councillors slammed by charity for backing taxi licence for rapist

Highland Council (Image: Highland Council)

THE decision to allow a rapist taxi driver to keep his operating licence has “eroded public confidence” in the local authority and sends a “stark message” that other interests are deemed more important than those of survivors, a charity has said.

Six male councillors have been under fire since they voted in favour of a rapist taxi driver keeping his operating licence, with four women members of the committee opposing the decision.

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