Emma Caldwell – How Labour failed to scrutinise police complacency over 300 rapes and assaults in 2005

By Professor John Robertson From BBC Scotland, today: Nearly 300 rapes and sexual assaults reported by sex workers during the Emma Caldwell murder investigation were not dealt with by police at the time, a senior officer has confirmed. Police Scotland’s deputy chief constable said an operation had been launched to examine sex offences which were reported around 2005. She said a number of the offences were now being dealt with by the courts. A former detective told the BBC he had received multiple reports of rape when he worked on the murder inquiry. But he said they were “boxed” – … Continue reading Emma Caldwell – How Labour failed to scrutinise police complacency over 300 rapes and assaults in 2005