Caldwell family to meet Swinney amid concerns over who should lead inquiry The family of Emma Caldwell are to meet Scotland’s First Minister and Justice Secretary amid concerns over who should lead a public inquiry into the police investigation of her murder.
Miss Caldwell’s family have pushed for the appointment of a judge from outside the Scottish jurisdiction, but a statement released on their behalf by their lawyer, Aamer Anwar, says they have been left with “no reassurance” on this point.
In March last year, the Scottish Government announced a public inquiry into the police handling of the murder investigation, and said that consideration would be given to it being led by a judge from outside Scotland.
Packer was found guilty of 33 separate charges, including Miss Caldwell’s murder, 11 rapes and 21 charges, including sexual assaults, against other women.
Miss Caldwell’s mother Margaret, her family and Mr Anwar are set to raise the issue in a meeting with John Swinney and Angela Constance next week.
