Scotland's First Minister to Decide on Public Inquiry into Emma Caldwell Case

The decision follows demands for a judge-led probe into police mishandling, after Iain Packer's conviction for Caldwell's murder and other crimes.

Humza Yousaf, Scotland's First Minister, has promised a quick decision on a public inquiry into the police handling of Emma Caldwell's murder case, following a meeting with the victim's mother.
Margaret Caldwell, Emma's mother, demands a judge-led probe into police failings that allowed Iain Packer to evade justice for nearly two decades and continue committing violent crimes.
Iain Packer was recently sentenced to at least 36 years in jail for the murder of Emma Caldwell and a series of rapes and violent offenses spanning 26 years.
The Caldwell family expresses outrage over the decision not to pursue criminal charges against police officers involved in the investigation, describing it as 'insulting' and a sharp contrast to the evidence.
A public inquiry into the investigation of Packer, including police failures, is under consideration, with an announcement expected at Holyrood within days.