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Friday, December 19, 2003
“McConnell warned: Soham blunders could happen here: Jack McConnell was under pressure last night to introduce national statutory guidelines for police and public bodies to share information on potential criminals because of fears of a Soham blunder in Scotland. . .” Herald 19.12.03
“Lack of uniform rules hampers vetting: Senior police officers last night claimed the Scottish system for vetting employees who work with children was better than in England, but warned that there was still room for error. . .” Herald 19.12.03
“Safety must be our priority” Herald Editorial 19.12.03
“Soham tragedy less likely in Scotland?McConnell: First Minister Jack McConnell gave a reassurance yesterday that tougher checks in Scotland meant it was less likely that Soham murderer Ian Huntley could have been employed in a school north of the border [. . .] But the vetting agency set up to carry out these checks is facing a backlog of 24,000 unchecked cases. . .” Courier 19.12.03
“Missed: warning signs Huntley was sexual predator: Urgent inquiries were yesterday ordered into vetting systems on staff who work with children after Ian Huntley was given two life sentences for the murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman [. . .] In Scotland, Peter Peacock, the education minister, called for an investigation into how to prevent similar cases north of the border.
. . .” Herald“Scots bid to protect children is launched:[. . .] In Scotland, First Minister Jack McConnell today said he had spoken to Home Secretary David Blunkett on the implications of the murder case for police forces. . .” Evening Times
“As Huntley gets life, Soham families welcome inquiry” Scotsman
“Talks held today after Soham convictions” Grampian TV
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