Plans to engage an external police force from outside Scotland to scrutinise the original investigation into the murder of Emma Caldwell have been abandoned, the Crown Office has confirmed. The decision comes after efforts to identify a suitable non-Scottish police service willing and able to undertake the complex task proved unsuccessful.
Challenges in Securing External Expertise
Prosecutors had initially sought to bring in an independent police body to review the handling of the original inquiry into Miss Caldwell’s death. This move was intended to provide an impartial assessment of the investigative processes. However, the Crown Office has informed the BBC that it has been unable to secure the participation of any police force operating outside of Scotland for this purpose.
The abandonment of these external investigation plans signifies a significant setback for those seeking a comprehensive review of the original police work. The specific reasons for the lack of available external forces have not been detailed, but it is understood that the scope and nature of the inquiry presented considerable challenges in finding a willing and equipped agency.
