Overview

• An independent judge-led public inquiry into the handling of Emma Caldwell's murder investigation by police has been announced by the Scottish government.
• Emma Caldwell was murdered in 2005 by serial rapist Iain Packer, who was only convicted last week, nearly two decades later.
• The inquiry will examine the police's failure to prosecute Caldwell's killer earlier, despite evidence available in 2008.
• Packer, who has lodged an appeal against his conviction, committed multiple other sexual assaults after Caldwell's murder.
• Police Scotland has apologized for the original investigation's mishandling, and the Chief Constable has pledged full participation in the inquiry.