Welcome to the Emma Caldwell Inquiry
An independent public inquiry focusing on the investigation by Strathclyde Police, under the direction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, into the murder of Emma Caldwell
Inquiry purpose
Iain Packer was convicted of the murder of Emma Caldwell on 28 February 2024, 19 years after her death. In broad terms the Inquiry will focus on:
- The investigation carried out by Strathclyde Police, under the direction of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, into the murder;
- The length of time it took for justice to be served;
- Whether any steps could reasonably have been taken which might have resulted in the offender being apprehended or prosecuted sooner; and
- Whether there were any failures in training and procedures which contributed to failures (if any) by Strathclyde Police or the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
The Inquiry can make recommendations to Ministers in respect of any of the above matters.
Chair’s update
Watch here as the Inquiry Chair, Lord Scott, provides a video update to mark the formal setting up of the Inquiry.
Core participants
Those wishing to apply to be designated as core participants in the Inquiry should submit an application by 6 January 2026.
Click the link below for more information on what a core participant is, the criteria that need to be met and how to apply.
Keep up to date
You can keep up to date with all the latest developments in the Inquiry by checking this website.
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