In the light of the outcome of the recent criminal proceedings against Andrew Aspinall, what measures it plans to take to avoid any repetit…

Answered Asked by Margaret Jamieson Lab Lodged 3 Dec 2001

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, in the light of the outcome of the recent criminal proceedings against Andrew Aspinall, what measures it plans to take to avoid any repetition of the circumstances that led to this outcome in future cases involving abused young people.

The answer

Answered by Colin Boyd on 17 Dec 2001 · 14 days after it was lodged, on time

I have now received a report from the Procurator Fiscal at Linlithgow into the circumstances of this case. Having considered this report I have decided to refer the case to the High Court of Justiciary in terms of section 123 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995. This will enable the points of law raised by the case to be addressed by the High Court.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S1W-20591 by reference.