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Constance pledges ‘systemic response’ over deaths at Polmont YOI

The Scottish Justice Secretary made the commitment as she responded to a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of William Brown and Katie Allan.

Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025

Families of pair who died at Polmont YOI to meet First Minister

Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, took their own lives at the facility within months of each other in 2018.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025

New top judge must not ‘stand in way’ of justice for Emma, says Caldwell family

Emma Caldwell was murdered in 2005 by serial rapist Iain Packer, who was not convicted until almost two decades later.

Evening Standard · Jan 21, 2025

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Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025

Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry

A public inquiry looking at the police investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 was announced by the Scottish Government in March.

Evening Standard · Jan 17, 2025

Pair who took own lives in Polmont ‘given death sentence’, families’ lawyer says

A sheriff has ruled the deaths of Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, could have been avoided.

The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025

Timeline of events relating to incident at Manchester Airport

The PA news agency sets out what happened.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024

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Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine decision not to prosecute

The Bayoh family’s lawyer said if it cannot do so, the inquiry ‘is not fit for purpose’.

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

Kate Forbes 'must make decision on Sheku Bayoh inquiry or quit', family say

KATE Forbes must make a decision on the Sheku Bayoh inquiry or step down as Deputy First Minister, the lawyer representing his family has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 5, 2024

Scottish justice system ‘institutionally racist’, lawyer tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry

A HUMAN rights lawyer has branded the Scottish criminal justice system “institutionally racist” as he gave evidence at the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Elon Musk and Humza Yousaf clash over 'race baiting' after legal warning

ELON Musk and Humza Yousaf have clashed once again as an escalating war of words between the pair continues.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2024

Police officer ‘hit grandmother in face with Taser’ in Manchester Airport incident

A mother believed Greater Manchester Police had ‘killed’ her sons after they were allegedly Tasered and later knelt on by officers

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

Police accused of 'smear campaign' targeting family in Manchester Airport incident

THE family at the centre of a viral social media video which showed a police officer stamping on one of the men's head at an airport terminal have…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6, 2024

Yanis Varoufakis signs open letter condemning St Andrews 'censorship' of rector

THE Greek economist Yanis Varoufakis has joined calls for the rector of St Andrews University to be reinstated to her position in the University…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3, 2024

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 1, 2024

Family in Manchester Airport incident to make formal complaint against police

A TOP Scottish lawyer who is representing the family involved in an incident at Manchester Airport has called for the complete CCTV footage to be…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2024

Police watchdog did not consider racist language in Sheku Bayoh death

NEITHER Scotland’s police watchdog or Crown officials investigating the Sheku Bayoh case considered the role racist language used by police – or…

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2024

Independent inquiry into 2005 murder of Emma Caldwell announced

Scottish government says judge-led public inquiry will look at ‘serious failings’ of police investigation, as killer appeals against conviction

The Guardian - UK · Feb 29, 2024

Humza Yousaf ‘open’ to inquiry into police failings in Iain Packer case

Family of Emma Caldwell, who was killed by Packer, want judge-led inquiry to examine ‘culture of misogyny and corruption’

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 28, 2024

Why did it take so long to convict Iain Packer of Emma Caldwell’s murder?

Police Scotland and Crown Office are accused of sitting on evidence while he continued on a path of sexual violence

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2024

Nicola Sturgeon deleted all pandemic WhatsApps, Covid inquiry hears

Former first minister accused of ‘shocking betrayal of the people of Scotland’

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

Humza Yousaf to raise Scottish Prison Service crown immunity with Rishi Sunak

HUMZA Yousaf is planning to raise the issue of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) still having crown immunity with the Prime Minister amid a key…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

Staff took 16-year-old off suicide watch hours before death, inquiry told

A 16-year-old who took his own life in Polmont Young Offenders Institution had been removed from suicide watch hours earlier, a fatal accident…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2024

Fatal accident inquiry to begin into deaths of two young Scots at Polmont

A fatal accident inquiry is due to begin into the deaths of two people who took their own lives in a young offender institution.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 5, 2024

Call for Crown immunity to be lifted before inquiry into young peoples' deaths

A FATAL accident inquiry will begin next week into the deaths of two people who took their own lives in a young offender institution, amid calls for…

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2023

‘Skill set of a clown’: Covid bereaved frustrated by Boris Johnson evidence

Families who had travelled to see former PM say inquiry appearance showed him to be ‘careless and chaotic’

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