Overview
- Chief Constable Jo Farrell told the Scottish Police Authority the force is identifying cases since January 2013 involving at least one child victim and two or more suspects.
- Unresolved cases are being reassessed in line with Operation Beaconport, with fresh inquiries to proceed where requested by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
- Police Scotland will build a profile of suspect demographics to detect patterns or concerns, using a trauma-informed approach with victims.
- Farrell reported a year-on-year 20% rise in online child sexual abuse and said expanding capability to pursue offenders is a priority.
- First Minister John Swinney said he will announce before Christmas whether to order a public inquiry after being briefed this week and speaking with Professor Alexis Jay.