Emma Caldwell Inquiry
Scottish statutory inquiry into the murder of Emma Caldwell in April 2005 and the police investigation, following the conviction of Iain Packer in February 2024 — 19 years after her death.
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Scottish statutory inquiry into the murder of Emma Caldwell in April 2005 and the police investigation, following the conviction of Iain Packer in February 2024 — 19 years after her death. Examines why justice took so long and whether Strathclyde Police could reasonably have apprehended the offender sooner. Formally established 9 December 2025; no hearings held yet as of February 2026.
Where it stands
No report has been published yet.
Reports & recommendations
The inquiry has not published a report yet. Recommendations will be tracked here, with the government response to each, once it does.
Latest evidence
All 21 documents →Costs
Cumulative costs to Q1 26/27
Source and qualifications
Accounting period: 9 Dec 2025 to 30 Jun 2026.
Breakdown and notes
Cost history (4 reports)
| Period | Total | Inquiry Legal | CP Legal | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 (cum.) | £1,345,378 | - | - |
Cumulative costs to Q1 26/27 Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 9 Dec 2025 to 30 Jun 2026. The official Q1 2026/27 breakdown explicitly states cumulative Inquiry expenditure since 9 December 2025 of £1,345,378. No cumulative category breakdown is published; all category fields intentionally blank. Earlier non-cumulative periods £96,995 + £593,441 + £654,942 sum to £1,345,378.
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| Jun 2026 | £654,942 | - | - |
Costs breakdown Q1 26/27 Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 1 Apr 2026 to 30 Jun 2026. |
| Mar 2026 | £593,441 | - | - |
Costs breakdown Q4 25/26 Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Mar 2026. |
| Dec 2025 | £96,995 | - | - |
Costs breakdown Q3 25/26 Source and qualificationsAccounting period: 9 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2025. |