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Scotland’s top law official is facing pressure to make public a critical report concerning the tragic murder of young mother Claire Inglis. Claire, 28, was killed by her boyfriend Christopher McGowan in November 2021, shortly after he had been allowed to move in with her on bail. A report by an expert has highlighted a significant failure in safeguarding in the case, with Claire’s parents only receiving a summary of the findings. During First Minister’s Questions, John Swinney stated that he would once again ask Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain about releasing the complete report to the family.
The treatment of Claire’s parents Fiona and Ian, who attended the session, has been criticized by Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay as “cruel and disrespectful.” Claire’s family has been pushing for a fatal accident inquiry, a decision that falls under the lord advocate’s remit. The grieving parents believe there were shortcomings in the justice system leading to their daughter’s tragic death. The summary report on Claire’s case exposed that McGowan had been bailed to her residence three times before her killing and that social services had taken no further action despite concerns.
Fiona Inglis expressed frustration at the lack of answers provided in the summary report. She stressed the family’s simple desire for a fatal accident inquiry to shed light on the events leading to their daughter’s violent death. The Inglis family has also supported calls from the Scottish Conservatives for revisions to the bail system, proposing background checks on addresses where dangerous offenders are due to be released. McGowan, with 39 prior convictions including three for assault, was sentenced to a minimum of 23 years for Claire’s murder, described by the judge as “beyond sadistic.”
Findlay condemned the treatment of the Inglis family and demanded the full release of the damning report. He emphasized the family’s right to receive comprehensive answers and called for the establishment of a fatal accident inquiry. Swinney expressed sympathy for the Inglis family’s loss during FMQs, agreeing that no family should have to endure such a tragedy. While stating the case was under the scrutiny of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service, Swinney hinted at the possibility of releasing the full report pending data protection concerns. The COPFS has been approached for a statement on the matter
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