Emma Caldwell's family have told of how they feel “betrayed” by the Scottish Government after the terms of reference (ToR) for the inquiry into her death were drafted without their input. ‌

The family said the Justice Secretary had previously “invited” them to give input for the document, which sets out the areas the inquiry will cover, while speaking following a meeting with Solicitor General Ruth Charteris KC in Glasgow on Wednesday. ‌

During the meeting, the family said they learned a draft ToR had been drawn up and circulated with a number of parties to the inquiry without their knowledge. ‌

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing along with a number of sexual offences against other women.

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