Review into policing during Miners’ Strike launches call for evidence
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John Scott QC
The independent review on the impact of policing on affected communities in Scotland during the miners’ strike is today launching a call for evidence.
John Scott QC, who is leading the review, and his advisory panel, comprising Dennis Canavan, former MP and MSP, Jim Murdoch, professor of public law at the University of Glasgow and Kate Thomson (former assistant chief constable), are looking to gather as much information as possible about the experience of communities. The evidence gathered will help inform the report and any recommendations made by the group to the Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf.
Mr Scott said: “Although the Miners’ Strike took place over thirty years ago, I am aware that strong feelings about it persist in Scotland, especially in mining communities.
“If you were a miner, part of a mining community, a police officer or in some other way affected by, or involved in the strike, please let us know about your experience.”
The call for evidence can be found here. Responses are requested by Friday 30 November 2018.
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