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Emma Caldwell’s mother says inquiry into daughter’s murder ‘set up to fail’

Lord Scott KC has been appointed to chair an inquiry into the 27-year-old’s death in 2005.

Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit

Emma, 27, was murdered in 2005 but it was not until 2024 that her killer, Iain Packer, was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard

Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

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Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

Evening Standard

Judge appointed to Emma Caldwell inquiry as family hope for closure

The mother of Emma Caldwell has said her family have “waited a long time” for closure, after a judge was appointed to chair the inquiry into…

The National (Scotland)

‘We’ve waited a long time’ – Emma Caldwell’s mother as inquiry judge confirmed

The family hope Lord Scott KC will shine a ‘glaring spotlight’ on the actions of police and prosecutors in the murder investigation.

Evening Standard

Judge appointed to chair Emma Caldwell inquiry

Lord Scott KC will head the probe into the investigation into the 27-year-old’s murder in 2005.

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Emma Caldwell's family to meet John Swinney after public inquiry announcement

The family of Emma Caldwell are to meet Scotland’s First Minister and Justice Secretary following a "significant announcement" on…

The National (Scotland)

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

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

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

BBC journalists who helped convict killer win Bafta award

BBC journalists Samantha Poling and Eammon O’Connor dedicated their award to the women who helped convict Iain Packer.

Evening Standard

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

Police examine unsolved murders of women in Glasgow after Packer trial

Trial drew attention to violence faced by sex workers in city, where the cases of four women killed in 1990s remain unresolved

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Mother of Emma Caldwell calls for criminal investigation into mishandling of murder case

Margaret Caldwell and her family also want public inquiry into failures by authorities after man finally jailed for 2005 killing

The Guardian - UK

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’

The Guardian - UK

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

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Man jailed for life to serve at least 36 years for murdering Emma Caldwell and raping 11 women

Iain Packer was convicted of a string of sex attacks following a six-week trial in Glasgow

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Police face scrutiny after man found guilty of 2005 Emma Caldwell murder

Scotland force under spotlight over handling of long-running case, and its attitude to violence against sex workers

The Independent UK

Emma Caldwell murder trial jury to visit woods where her body was found

Iain Packer, 50, denies murdering the 27-year-old in 2005 and will stand trial next year.

The National (Scotland)

Man denies murder of Emma Caldwell and 45 other charges including 11 rapes

The man accused of killing Emma Caldwell in 2005 has denied her murder and 45 other charges.

The Independent UK

Man denies murder of Emma Caldwell and 45 other charges

Iain Packer is accused of a number of crimes between 1990 and 2016.

Daily Record

Lanarkshire man appears in court over alleged murder of Emma Caldwell

Her body was found dumped in South Lanarkshire a month after her disappearance

Glasgow Live

Emma Caldwell: Murder accused Iain Packer charged with killing her and rape

Iain Packer, 49, allegedly murdered the 27-year-old in 2005. He appeared at Glasgow Sheriff Court today facing numerous charges including rape, indecent assault and abduction.

Daily Record

Emma Caldwell murder: Law chief tells police to reinvestigate killing more than 10 years on

SEVEN weeks after the Sunday Mail revealed the identity of a forgotten suspect, Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland has told Police Scotland to launch fresh inquiry.

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