Fresh scrutiny to this case, to understand what went wrong to ensure that lessons are learned for the future. And to provide answers to all victims and survivors in this case. I have asked my officials to start immediate preparatory work to set up the inquiry. As part of that work, they will explore different options for who would lead to such an inquiry. After discussing this with the family, we are in agreement that what is most important is that the person who leads the inquiry has the person who leads the inquiry has the confidence of the family, understand their trauma and has the necessary expertise to lead an inquiry of this nature and importance. This includes looking at judiciary within and outwith scotland. To be clear, i have faith and confidence in the independence and confidence in the independence and integrity of the scottish judiciary. However, there is some president in looking beyond scotland for a Chair President in looking beyond Scotland Fora Chairand at president
The preferred residence. Good morning from london on a day of history and a day of great change. This is stjamess palace, in the heart of london, a stones throw from Buckingham Palace where thousands of people have made their way since the death was announced of her majesty the queen late on thursday afternoon. Queen elizabeth ii, the countrys longest reigning monarch, a constant presence in the lives of the people of this nation. Hers was a life marked with selfless duty and dedication. The focus until now has been at balmoral where she passed away, and at Buckingham Palace where huge crowds have been gathering. But today the focus changes to st jamess palace. The palace has been the residence for Kings And Queens of england for over 300 years. And it was the official residence of the sovereign until the reign of Queen Victoria, when Buckingham Palace became the preferred residence. When the queen passed away, her eldest son charles immediately became king. And today, on this historic
Been postponed after the met. Police said it received a report of an alleged Sexual Assault in 2003. Its after allegations of rape, Sexual Assault and Emotional Abuse were published as part of an investigation by the sunday times and channel 4 at the weekend. Russell brand at the weekend. Russell brand denies all allegations of criminality rules ensuring a minimum level of cover in hospitals could be extended as the nhs prepares for a four day staff walkout. Under the governments proposal, doctors and nurses would be required to maintain necessary and safe levels of Service Consultants in england are walking out for 48 hours today over pay with Junior Doctors joining them tomorrow and picketing until friday. For the first time, Junior Doctors and consultants are striking at the same time. Tomorrow, Health Secretary Steve Barclay says minimum Service Levels will protect patients. Protect patients. S its about saying how do we get the balance right. 7 how do we protect those time . Criti
A damning report on the mistreatment of detainees at an Immigration Removal Centre has recommended a time limit on the length of their stay. A Public Inquiry found a toxic culture among staff at brook house near gatwick airport. It follows a bbc Panorama Investigation in 2017. Our Home Affairs Correspondent tom symonds has seen the report which has just been released in the past hour, and joins me from central london. Tell us more first of all about the findings of this inquiry . Findings of this inquiry . Well, jane, it findings of this inquiry . Well, jane. It is findings of this inquiry . Well, jane, it is worth findings of this inquiry . Well, jane, it is worth saying findings of this inquiry . Well, jane, it is worth saying that i findings of this inquiry . Well, l jane, it is worth saying that this jane, it is worth saying that this inquiry would not have happened if an 18 year old Detention Custody Officer called callum telly had not contacted the bbc and then agreed to take hid
Undermine british democracy are completely unacceptable and will never be tolerated. Never be tolerated. While labour leader sir keir starmer has called on the Prime Minister to reveal what he knew and when. China is a strategic challenge. Thats for sure. And what we need is a policy that is clear and is settled. Now we havent had that for the last ten years. Weve had division and inconsistency from this government. But i think this morning theres a very big question now for the Prime Minister, which is, was this raised when arrests took raised when these arrests took place back in march or has it only been raised now that its come into the Public Domain . I think thats the central question that needs to be answered the minister answered by the Prime Minister today. Gb news sources have confirmed terror suspect Daniel Khalife has been taken to belmarsh high security prison. Belmarsh high security prison. The 21 year old appeared in court today , charged after court today, charged after