Public Inquiry
Emma Caldwell Inquiry
Status: Ongoing
Chair: Lord Scott
Established: Dec 2025
Commissioned by: Scottish Government
Scottish statutory inquiry into the murder of Emma Caldwell in April 2005 and the police investigation, following the conviction of Iain Packer in February 2024 — 19 years after her death. Examines why justice took so long and whether Strathclyde …
Key facts
Duration (ongoing): 8 months
Reports & milestones
Reports
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Timeline
07 Mar 2024
Inquiry announced
A Scottish statutory inquiry was announced into the murder of Emma Caldwell in 2005 and the police investigation, …
24 Apr 2024
Chair appointed
Lord Scott was appointed to chair the Inquiry.
09 Dec 2025
Terms of Referenc…
The Inquiry's Terms of Reference were published and the Inquiry was formally established.
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20 Jan 2026
Core participants…
The Inquiry announced its core participants.