Former Celtic Boys Club chief appears in court charged...

[boabie 230]

On 05/04/2018 at 22:09, ian1964 said:

Dear Police Scotland,

 

https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/child_abuse_in_1991

It was a live investigation mate. There is no way Freedom of Information requests would be granted.

The guy should repeat his request when the case is over with.

[ian1964 10,413]

 

[ian1964 10,413]

Report into sexual abuse in Scottish football delayed

 

The full report from the Independent Review of Sexual Abuse in Scottish Football is to be delayed.

The chairman of the group, Martin Henry, said they wanted to avoid prejudicing criminal proceedings.

An interim report will be provided to the Scottish Football Association in the meantime.

Publication of the full report, which had been due in "early 2018", will follow the conclusion of any criminal proceedings.

Martin Henry said: "Throughout the review our central and abiding considerations have been the interests of survivors of abuse and the protection of young people.

"During our extensive information-gathering phase it was clear that the narratives of survivors who engaged with us are crucial to providing context and supporting the recommendations made in the final report of the review.

"After obtaining the necessary legal advice, and in discussions with all relevant authorities and with survivors themselves, we do not wish to risk prejudicing ongoing criminal proceedings by publishing our report in full in the original timeframe."

'Safe environment'

He added: "In order to ensure as many as possible of our recommendations are acted on quickly, we will provide an interim report detailing a number of issues of concern and some recommendations - but not including the narratives - to the board of the Scottish FA by late June, which will also be published online.

"It remains our full intention to submit the full final report without redaction upon the conclusion of all relevant criminal cases."

The review was ordered in November 2016 after several former players came forward to say they were abused by people in positions of authority.

The SFA said it wanted to reassure people that football was a "safe and enjoyable environment for children".

It said the review would focus on the "processes and procedures" in place, both currently and historically in Scottish football.

Police Scotland have said 298 crimes have so far been recorded in their investigation into football-related sexual abuse.

Officers have identified 153 abuse victims and charged 13 people since the inquiry was launched.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-43835882

[colinstein 294]

unless the report names names, it's difficult to see how it relates to or can influence criminal charges against certain individuals

[StuGers 477]

I read somewhere that the lead of the investigation is actually a season ticket holder at Parkhead. Surely not?

[ian1964 10,413]

6 minutes ago, StuGers said:

I read somewhere that the lead of the investigation is actually a season ticket holder at Parkhead. Surely not?

Seen that as well, somewhere on twitter

[Gonzo79 13,609]

6 hours ago, StuGers said:

I read somewhere that the lead of the investigation is actually a season ticket holder at Parkhead. Surely not?

An expert at sweeping things under the carpet then.  I wish I could say I was surprised.

[ian1964 10,413]

 

[ian1964 10,413]

Ex-Celtic coach Jim McCafferty pleads guilty to child sex abuse

A former Celtic Football Club kit man who was accused of abusing a boy admitted the charges against him - just as his trial was due to start.

Jim McCafferty, 72, had previously pleaded "not guilty" but changed his plea at Laganside Courts in Belfast.

He was accused of a series of sexual offences against the same boy over a three-year period before December 2015.

Defence barrister Patrick Taylor asked the court this morning to put the eight charges to him again.

McCafferty replied, "Guilty, your honour" to the first charge and accepted the seven other charges.

Worked at Hibernian

Dressed in grey trousers and a grey top, he entered the court with the aid of a walking frame.

McCafferty, whose address was listed as Raby Street in south Belfast, was arrested in December 2016.

He previously lived in Glasgow and worked at Celtic more than 20 years ago.

He also worked at a number of other Scottish clubs, including Hibernian, before moving to Northern Ireland in recent years.

He is not believed to have worked in football in Belfast in any capacity.

He is due to be sentenced next month.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-44194256

[MacK1950 2,231]

Couldn't skip over it quick enough on lunchtime Scottish news from the biased lot,no in depth report.