A dispute over alleged Government interference in Scotland’s child abuse inquiry centred around the use of public finances, John Swinney has said. The Deputy First Minister defended officials against claims
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A family court judge’s ruling relating to the murder of six-year-old Ellie Butler will make “front page news” if it is published – another judge has forecast. The ruling was
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The chair of a major inquiry into child abuse in Scotland has resigned amid claims she made comments that were “offensive” to survivors. Susan O’Brien QC will no longer lead
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A range of measures to better support jurors in traumatic court cases have been suggested by a top QC. Derek Ogg said prosecutors could risk assess cases before bringing them
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At least one MI6-run agent was aware of sexual abuse being committed in a notorious Belfast boys’ home, according to one of the agency’s historic intelligence documents. A classified MI6
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There was no evidence of paedophile or prostitution rings involving members of the establishment at Kincora boys’ home in Northern Ireland, a retired detective has said. The east Belfast home
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Detectives investigating the murder of a 14-year-old girl more than a decade ago have arrested two men on suspicion of historical sex offences. Charlene Downes disappeared in Blackpool, Lancashire, on
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The Sutton Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) has published the serious case review report relating to the tragic death of Ellie Butler. The 58 page report was commissioned by the SSCB
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Ellie Butler’s death should be subject to a public inquiry, according to the murdered child’s grandfather. Neal Gray said he wants everything “open and above board” as he recalled the
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Journalists want a High Court judge’s ruling relating to the killing of six-year-old Ellie Butler to be made public. Ellie’s father Ben Butler was on Tuesday convicted of murder following
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