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From: [Redacted] Sent: 07 November 2018 09:27:20 To: Public Engagement Unit Subject: FW: Celtic football club

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Scottish Ministers, Special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot From: Sturgeon N (Nicola), MSP > Sent: 07 November 2018 09:25 To: First Minister > Subject: Fwd: Celtic football club

Nicola,

Please explain what my government are doing regarding the child abuse committed at the above football club and what the government are doing regarding a public enquiry. Regards [Redacted] Sent from my iPhone ********************************************************************* *

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Our ref: 2018/0038932 3 December 2018

Dear [Redacted]

I refer to your email of 6 November 2018 to the First Minister. I have been asked to reply.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents’ confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

The Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018.

The interim report allows the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

I am sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual cases – particularly when there is an ongoing criminal appeal – however, the Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse and is working with a range of organisations to prevent and tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Yours sincerely

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AO - [Redacted]- OR Good morning Mr Yousaf.

I am writing to you to seek clarification of what the Scottish government are planning to do in regards of a public enquiry into the historical child abuse within Celtic boys club.

I think it?s fair for the public to know what went on behind closed doors. It?s also appropriate for the public to know who knew what and who was involved.

Celtic football club appear to be distancing themselves from this horrific story and the victims deserve justice. If the Scottish government aren?t going to have a public inquiry, what can anyone do? Would a petition work? I await your reply.

Kind regards,

[Redacted].

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Our ref: 2018/0039037 3 December 2018

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 8 November 2018 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, I have been asked to reply.

The interim report allows the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

I am sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual cases, however, the Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse and is working with a range of organisations to prevent and tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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From: [Redacted] Sent: 09 November 2018 16:24 To: First Minister > Subject: Child abuse

Hi i write in discussed at the events at celtic football club . Any institute the facilitated the abuse of children not once but twice by the same pervert who had been sacked then brought back to continue his abuse would be shut down. He is not tbe only one associate with this club to be charged with these crimes. Yet the snp are more concerned with holding a review into the possable move of a hospital then they seem to be with holding a review into the institute that is celtic football club and what they knew about these crimes

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Our ref: 2018/0039634 10 December 2018

Dear [Redacted]

I refer to your of email of 9 November 2018 to the First Minister. I have been asked to reply.

Sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents’ confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

The Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. This independent review is considering historical sexual abuse in football.

Martin Henry was appointed chair, his experience of many years in the field of child and public protection – and most recently national manager of child sexual abuse prevention charity Stop it Now – ensured he was well qualified for the role. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018 and the full report will be published when ongoing legal issues are concluded.

I am sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual cases. However, the Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse and is working with a range of organisations to prevent and tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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Hi PEU, Grateful if email below could go on MACCS please. Thanks, [Redacted] [Redacted] l Deputy Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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Scottish Ministers, Special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016.? See www.lobbying.scot -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: 08 November 2018 07:42 To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Message from Scottish Parliament website name: [Redacted] address: [Redacted] postcode: [Redacted] email: [Redacted] telephone: [Redacted] message: Mr Yousaf

I am contacting you as you are our Justice minister [Redacted] I was shocked but not surprised to hear the abuse carried out within our club but wasn?t surprised as these rumours were openly known for years

I?m making this complaint as I?d like to know IF there is still an ongoing problem there with the staff or the directors within Celtic FC

As it?s very clear that someone didn?t report theses heinous crimes against young children And theses people must be brought to justice ! I can be contacted on my mobile phone Or by email I woukd like a response to this email as I?m a very concerned parent

You are my justice Secretary for Scotland and I?d like your department to look into this the very least your department can do is make a statement ? I?ll wait to here your response on the above

However if I don?t receive a response I will forward to the media to let them know that I have not received a response from the justice Secretary of Scotland over these horrendus crimes and cover ups Many thanks in advance

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Our ref: 2018/0039636 11 December 2018

I refer to your email of 8 November 2018 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to reply.

Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents’ confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

The Minister for Public Health and Sport and the Minister for Childcare and Early Years hosted a roundtable discussion with a wide range of bodies to discuss what more could be done to improve our child protection system in Scottish sport.

Since these discussions, sportscotland and Children 1st have produced new standards on child wellbeing and protection in sport which are rights-based and child-centred. The standards have been developed by the Safeguarding in Sport service to ensure sports organisations adopt best practice in this critical area.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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-----Original Message----- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 10 November 2018 11:49 To: First Ministers Website Mailbox Subject: The failure of this government to address or order an investigation into the child abuses at Celtic FC

From: [Redacted]> Subject: The failure of this government to address or order an investigation into the child abuses at Celtic FC Message Body: First Minister, I write to you as a fellow Scot and father.

Last week we heard the verdict of historical child abuse claims against J, Torbet while he overseen the running of Celtic FC?s official feeder club. Since then we have learned that others are being investigated for similar crimes whole the club itself tries to distance itself from the crime.

It has become apparent that their is evidence to suggest an organised group of men within positions of power over a period of decades have been plying their evil / disgusting acts while facilitated by one of Scotland?s largest sporting institutions.

Meanwhile the world is watching and no one from this hover has spoken out to condemn or demand an inquiry into the goings on at this club. Peoples lives have been ruined, others have taken their own life. When will yourself, the Justice minister or god forbid the children?s minister speak out.

The silence itself is an embarrassment to this proud country and sends out the wrong message. I look forward to your response. Alba gu br?th

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Our ref: 2018/0039685 7 December 2018

Dear [Redacted]

I refer to your email of 10 November 2018. I have been asked to reply.

Yours sincerely

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Attachments: u441601_14-11-2018_09-43-57_1.pdf

Grateful for the attached to go on MACCS for advice and reply. Thanks, [Redacted] [Redacted] l Assistant Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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Dear Humza

I have been approached by a constituent regarding the second conviction of fo1merCeltic Boys Club Coach and founder James Torbett for offences against young boys.

My constituent wishes to know if there will be an independent inquiry into these issues pe11aining to child abuse.

Yours sincerely

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From: [Redacted] Sent: 27 November 2018 09:05:17 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: FW: CELTIC BOYS CLUB

AO - [Redacted] - MR Hi PEU,

Grateful if email below could go on MACCS please as an MR to Bruce Crawford MSP. May fit more under the DFM's remit rather than Mr Yousaf's but will let officials consider and decide. Thanks, [Redacted] [Redacted] l Deputy Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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From: Crawford B (Bruce), MSP Sent: 26 November 2018 13:43 To: 'Cabinet Secretary for Justice' > Cc: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Subject: CELTIC BOYS CLUB Dear Humza

Please see below an e mail I have received from one of my Constituents in regard to the case of Jim Torbert and Celtic Boys Club.

I would be very grateful if you could provide a full response to the points raised by [Redacted]. Bruce Crawford MSP

From: [Redacted]>> Sent: 23 November 2018 17:39 To: Crawford B (Bruce), MSP > Subject: Mr Crawford,

I am astounded by the lack of dialogue your government have shown towards victims and relatives of the Celtic Boys Club child abuse scandal.

One lady in particular has asked for contact in various forms of communication from the First Minister and Justice Minister. [Redacted] by James Torbet and is merely looking for support for fellow victims and thought foolishly those in power in this country may want to help.

As many believe there was a massive cover up on the part of Celtic Football Club in order to protect their "good" name. Will you please ask the justice minister if an inquiry into this would be possible.

This would help uncover the truth and assist victims in the healing process and those at the helm of Celtic Football Club admit the cover up and compensate victims appropriately. Regards,

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Our ref: 2018/0042203 \ O January 2019

Thank you for your email of 26 November 2018 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice on behalf of your constituent. I am replying as Minister with portfolio responsibility for sport.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. It is important to pay tribute to the bravery of survivors, and their families, and the crucial contribution they have made to this case.

Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment - as well as giving parents' confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children - is a priority for the Scottish Government.

The interim report allows the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

I am sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual cases - particularly when there is an ongoing criminal appeal -however, I will be meeting [Redacted]-who was referred to in your constituent's email -shortly to listen to her concerns. (7 ....\-- c::::,e."'S \. \..r-----6�

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AO - [Redacted] Hi PEU, Grateful if email below could go on MACCS please. Thanks, [Redacted] [Redacted] l Deputy Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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Scottish Ministers, Special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot ______From: [email protected] > Sent: 07 December 2018 14:47:04 To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Message from Scottish Parliament website name: [Redacted] address: [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] postcode: [Redacted] email: [Redacted]> telephone: [Redacted] message: dear sir, after more revelations in todays daily record newspaper 7/12/2018, can i please ask when the scottish government will hold a public enquiry into the numerous cases of sex abuse against youngsters at celtic football and athletic club, as the years months and days pass on, more and more allegations and court cases appear, this is horrendous and for our government not to act is utterly disgraceful, i look forward to a swift reply sir and just to make you aware my email to you has been screenshot so no-one can claim they were,nt aware, your [Redacted] ********************************************************************* *

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Our ref: 2018/0043669 28 December 2018

Dear [Redacted]

I refer to your email of 7 December 2018 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice – I have been asked to reply.

You may also be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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AO - [Redacted] Hi PEU, Grateful if email below could go on MACCS please. Thanks, [Redacted] [Redacted] l Deputy Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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From: [Redacted]>> Sent: 08 December 2018 15:33 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Child Sex Abuse Ring at Celtic and their Associated Boys Club - Time for a Public Inquiry ?? Dear Justice Secretary

As you will no doubt be aware the rising count of those being prosecuted and being found guilty of sexual abuse of minors within football is rising.

It has been widely known for some years (but only been reported in the media over the last few days) that the football sex abuse has been simmering under the surface. It would appear that the organisation under the name of Celtic Football Club operating under the guise of The Celtic Boys Club Banner have been particularly affected by the scandal and I will therefore ask when will you, as Justice Secretary and indeed a prominent figure within the Scottish Government make a announcement regarding the likelihood of a public inquiry into the abuse which happened and was allowed to happen at Celtic and their continued refusal to accept responsibility and at the very least apologise and indeed appear to go to great lengths to distance themselve from the individuals who carried out the abuse whilst being closely linked and/or employed/remunerated by the club.

The 40+ known victims of this abuse have as much right to justice and closure as those who were abused whilst in care or indeed whilst within the Catholic Church.

It is time that ALL abuse victims got the justice they deserve not just those cherrypicked by your Government who appear reluctant for whatevers reason to widen the inquiry into all forms of sexual abuse of children.

I await your response in anticipation of an acceptance that justice has to be done to help the victims move on with their lives and that only a public inquiry will suffice to try and bring full and final closure on the matter. Kind Regards

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Dear [Redacted]

I refer to your email of 8 December 2018 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice – I have been ask to reply.

The remit of the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry was agreed following extensive consultation and engagement with survivors of in-care child abuse and other interested parties. The inquiry is already underway but if its remit was widened now, it would take many more years to conclude and would therefore fail to respond to the survivors of in-care abuse who campaigned for many years for the type of inquiry we set up.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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Hi PEU,

Grateful if email below could go on MACCS please, to be assigned to [Redacted] as AO and be fast -tracked please. Thanks, [Redacted] [Redacted] l Deputy Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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From: [Redacted]> On Behalf Of Lamont J (Johann), MSP Sent: 10 December 2018 10:16 To: First Minister Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Constituent Enquiry Dear First Minister

[Redacted] I have been contacted by the above constituent regarding historical child sexual abuse.

I am sure you aware of the circumstances in relation to [Redacted]. [Redacted] reports that [Redacted]was abused by James Torbett, who was recently found guilty at the beginning of November (for the second time) of historical child sex offences. [Redacted] reports that she has sought a meeting with you and the Justice Secretary to discuss her family's concerns regarding [Redacted]'s experience. I attach below the most recent email which [Redacted] sent to you and Mr Yousaf on 5th December. I would ask you to look favourably on this request for a meeting and welcome a positive response. I have also copied this email to Mr Yousaf. Kind regards, Johann Johann Lamont MSP (Glasgow Region) Bellahouston Business Centre, 423 Paisley Road West, Glasgow, G51 1PZ Tel: 0141 465 9937

Email - [Redacted]> Twitter - [Redacted] Mobile - [Redacted] Dear First Minister & Justice Secretary

It has now been several weeks since I contacted you on behalf of my Mother & myself in relation to the Torbett Trial & verdict.

Our family & friends are completely astounded & saddened by the lack of response & the deafening silence from the Scottish Government on this matter .

My mother has asked that I send the attached photograph of [Redacted]. [Redacted] was an avid supporter of the SNP, and spent many weeks campaigning, rallying & doing all he could on the lead up to the referendum in 2014.As a family we all voted for SNP and for Independence.

I'm sure you have seen on Twitter the email which was sent by myself to Sandra White in January 2018, headed - HISTORICAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE - which nearly 11 months later I am still awaiting a response to.I would like an explanation to this ASAP, as it is completely unacceptable.If I had failed to respond to a client that had contacted me 10 months ago, with such an important issue, I would have faced disciplinary action by my employer.

I ask you this, how would you feel if it had been one of your loved ones that had suffered what [Redacted] suffered at the hands of Torbett and the catastrophic impact that it had on his mental health & life.A man who was known about in the late 60s/early 70s by people in authority , who was then allowed back by those same people, to continue the abuse of many young boys.A man who was also the MD of Fairbridge Scotland.A man who for the second time was found guilty in SCOTLAND of sexually abusing young boys on 5/11/2018.

I'm sure that you will be aware of the [Redacted] Trial that the Jury are currently deliberating on at Glasgow Sheriff Court.A man who Torbett named many times [Redacted] and who was also associated with CBC. Today, the trial of [Redacted] commences, again a man who was mentioned by Torbett numerous times, and was also heavily involved with CFC & CBC.

In the New Year we will also have the trial of [Redacted], again a man who was not only involved with CBC but was employed by CFC, and whom has also been found guilty in August 2018 of Child Sexual Abuse. We also had the Celtic photographer, [Redacted], who in 2004 was found guilty of having photographed & was in possession of thousands of indecent images of young boys who played for CBC.Still to this day we are unsure if [Redacted] was in any of those photographs, which is sickening.

[Redacted], whilst giving his statements and evidence to the Police, told Police Scotland that he believed that there was Paedophile ring that had been operating during his time at CBC, although he had only been abused by Torbett.Sadly this certainly now looks like it may be have been the case.It can't be considered a coincidence that these 5 men, were at the same club, at the same time, charged of having been found guilty of the same heinous crimes. If [Redacted] was here today, he would feel extremely disheartened by you both and your party, at the lack of acknowledgment of these crimes as well as the absence of support afforded to the victims/survivors & their families.

I ask again, that you contact myself or my mother, [Redacted] as a matter of urgency as we have many issues & concerns that we would like to address and discuss with you.

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Our ref: 2018/0044208 t O January 2019

Thank you for your email of 10 December 2018 to the First Minister on behalf of your constituent [Redacted]. I am replying as Minister with portfolio responsibility for sport.

The interim report allows the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See I',.,'� �\ ADOq <.. www.lobbying.scot _.,. f 11INVESTORS Accredited I {¥'i:J/"' %...-,,# IN PEOPLE Until 2020 ·1,,sAB'-"' .l'".,'fel� St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH 1 3DG www.gov.scot I am sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual cases - particularly when there is an ongoing criminal appeal - however, I will be meeting [Redacted] shortly to listen to her concerns.

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Attachments: BK-CSJ, 18.01.19, [Redacted].pdf

From: [Redacted]>> On Behalf Of Cabinet Secretary for Justice Sent: 18 January 2019 15:02 To: Public Engagement Unit >; Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: MACCS - Bill Kidd MSP - 18/01/19 Hi PEU Grateful if this could go on MACCS for MR.

Kind regards

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From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: 18 January 2019 14:51 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Bill Kidd MSP letter Good afternoon, Please find attached a letter from Bill Kidd MSP to the Cabinet Secretary. Kind regards, [Redacted] [Redacted] Parliamentary Researcher Bill Kidd MSP The Scottish Parliament | Holyrood | Edinburgh | EH99 1SP Ext. [Redacted] [Redacted]> [Description: Description: Description: Description: Scottish Parliament: Return to homepage]

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Cabinet Secretary for Justice Humza Yousaf MSP Scottish Government St. Andrew’s House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

Ref: MACL39406.V2.001

Friday 18th January 2019

Dear Humza,

A concerned constituent has contacted me about the length and severity of criminal sentencing of those convicted of child sex abuse from Celtic Boys Club.

I would be most obliged if you could please look into whether Police Scotland will be conducting an official investigation into links between the cases at the Celtic Boys Club. If you are able to provide information on this case then that would be much appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Bill Kidd MSP

Glasgow Anniesland

[email protected] reply to Parliamentary Office Room M5.11 The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh, EH99 1SP Telephone: 0131 348 6593

From: [Redacted] Sent: 07 March 2019 09:55:21 To: Public Engagement Unit Subject: FW: Previous email

MACCS case please for OR re the horrific events which have taken place at Celtic Boys Club in the past

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-----Original Message----- From: [Redacted]> Sent: 06 March 2019 16:23 To: First Minister Subject: Previous email Hi, [Redacted] I was also wondering what the SNP is doing to prevent the horrific events which have taken place at Celtic Boys Club in the past, and why Humza Yousaf and James Dornan both frequently dodge questions on this issue? Many thanks,

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Our ref: 2019/0007474 21 March, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 6 March to the First Minister. I have been asked to respond.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some of the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

I am sure you will appreciate it would be inappropriate to comment on any individual cases.

However, the Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse and is working with a range of organisations to tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Apologies for not replying to your earlier correspondence – we do not appear to have received this.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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Could these both be associated and passed to an official so the official is aware Mr Russell wants sight of the reply. Could it also be noted that Cab Sec would like sight of the reply so if this could all be combined in a referral on Micase for one official to draft a reply.

Hi PEU Please see below for adding to Micase OR.

Please note when considering the lead official that previous correspondence has been issued from policy officials who deal with sport and DFM has an interest in that the letter is referring to historic sexual abuse. Kind regards

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[Redacted] l Assistant Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Sent: 14 May 2019 14:25 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Fwd: Public Enquiry Required Responses to this should come from either sports ministers directorate or dfm. Get Outlook for Android ______From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 1:16:57 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Public Enquiry Required Dear Mr Yousaf

I am sure like the rest of the country you are sickened and appalled at the level of child sex abuse that is now evident at Celtic FC and Celtic Boys Club.

Offences carried out by employees of Celtic FC and perpetrated on Celtic FC premises.

The number of those convicted with connections to Celtic FC and Celtic Boys Club is staggeringly shocking and points towards a peadophile ring.

The seriousness of these offences dwarfs those at Penn State in America and are surely the worst not only in Scottish football but British sport.

This needs a full public enquiry now. Who knew what was going on? Why was it allowed to go on for so long? Was there a cover up? How high did the cover up go? Were police, judiciary and politicians involved in the cover up? The victims of this horrendous abuse deserve the truth to come out.

As Justice Secretary I would expect you to launch a full public enquiry into this sorrid affair.

I trust that you will do the right thing Mr Yousaf as to ignore this would be a failing to the victims. I await your reply with interest Kind regards

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From: Russell MW (Michael), MSP > Sent: 15 May 2019 10:17 To: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Re: Public Enquiry Required

I am copying this to the Justice Secretary and look forward to hearing his reply. He will have more knowledge of the issue and the right way of proceeding than I have. Regards Michael Russell ------Michael Russell MSP for Argyll and Bute Email: [email protected] michaelrussellmsp.scot |@Feorlean | FB: Michael Russell-Argyll & Bute SNP Constituency Office: 81 Argyll Street, Dunoon, PA23 7DH - 01369 702011

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______From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2019 3:18 pm To: Russell MW (Michael), MSP Subject: Public Enquiry Required Dear Mr Russell

Please find attached a copy of a letter sent to Mr H. Yousaf in his role as Juctice Secretary. Dear Mr Yousaf

I am sure like the rest of the country you are sickened and appalled at the level of child sex abuse that is now evident at Celtic FC and Celtic Boys Club.

Offences carried out by employees of Celtic FC and perpetrated on Celtic FC premises.

The number of those convicted with connections to Celtic FC and Celtic Boys Club is staggeringly shocking and points towards a peadophile ring.

The seriousness of these offences dwarfs those at Penn State in America and are surely the worst not only in Scottish football but British sport.

As Justice Secretary I would expect you to launch a full public enquiry into this sorrid affair.

I trust that you will do the right thing Mr Yousaf as to ignore this would be a failing to the victims. I await your reply with interest Kind regards

As my local MSP I welcome your support in ensuring that he takes action on this subject. Kind regards

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Our ref: 2019/0014993 11 June 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your recent letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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[Redacted] Hi PEU Grateful if this could be added to micase for OR Kind regards Janet

[Redacted] l Assistant Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Sent: 27 May 2019 16:33 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Fwd: Celtic Boys Club and Celtic Football Club

Get Outlook for Android ______From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2019 2:30:42 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Celtic Boys Club and Celtic Football Club Dear Mr Yusaf,

I write to you in your capacity of Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been concerned for a considerable time about the inaction of the Scottish government in respect of the many now-convicted paedophiles associated with or employed by Celtic Boys Club (CBC) (recently re-named) and Celtic Football Club (CFC). For whatever reason, the Scottish government specifically excluded sporting institutions from the scope of it Scottish Child Abuse inquiry established in 2015. In 2016 I raised my concerns with the then Minister for Childcare and Early Years and his reply was that the police be allowed to investigate matters and that he welcomed the The Scottish Football Association (SFA) independent review.

I fear that the SFA review as introduced will merely focus on procedures "going forward" and will make little or no mention of past misdemeanours. [Redacted] Indeed, today I see that it has been suggested that in 2012 an as yet unnamed MP raised concerns over 'events' in the 1960's and 1970's at CBC/CFC with Mr Neil Doncaster, then Chief Executive of Scottish Premier League )SPL). Mr Doncaster, it appears, dismissed any concerns as being for the Scottish Football League (SFL) being the appropriate authority in those decades. As you will be aware, Mr Doncaster is Chief Executive of Scottish Professional Football League (a merger of SPL and SFL) and also a Director of the SFA. In my opinion, this does not suggest any proactive investigation is likely from these organisations. You will be aware that Torbett, [Redacted], King and McCafferty have been convicted of crimes against young boys entrusted to their care at CBC; there are indications that certain of these crimes may have been perpetrated on the property of CFC; there appears to be a link to Barry Bennel a convicted paedophile in England. When consideration is given the newspaper reports on previous trial evidence and the references made in a number footballing autobiographies that a 'certain subject' could not be talked about "to maintain the good name of CFC - all in the public domain for years - surely it is incumbent upon the Scottish government to either extend the scope of the present inquiry or establish a separate, specific inquiry into the CBC/CFC?

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Our ref: 2019/0016011 24 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 27 May 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

In your letter you mention the Scottish FA independent review. As you may be aware, the interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely [Redacted]

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Hi PEU See below grateful if this could be added to Micase for OR

Lead ao - [Redacted] Kind regards

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-----Original Message----- [Redacted] -----Original Message----- [Redacted] [Redacted] -----Original Message----- From: Central Enquiry Unit Sent: 28 May 2019 11:10 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Cc: [Redacted] Subject: MPO - Sexual abuse of children re Celtic Boys Club - [Redacted]

Good morning, The?email enquiry below?was received at the Central Enquiry Unit today. I would be grateful if you would deal with this or forward it to the appropriate person / area of business. You may wish to acknowledge receipt of this email to the enquirer. Thank you [Redacted] Reminder: If this email contains a request for information please remember that the Scottish Government is required to respond to all requests for information including e- mails, within 20 working days of receipt in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. Please refer to the FOI Guidance. All FOI requests received must be registered on either Micase or the? FOI Tracker.

All FOI responses where information is released must be emailed to the FOI Unit immediately after issue, with ?FOI/EIRs TO PUBLISH? in the subject line?

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? ? -----Original Message----- From: [Redacted]> Sent: 26 May 2019 21:08 To: Central Enquiry Unit Subject: Sexual abuse of children re Celtic Boys Club

Why no comments from the minister of justice Humza Yousef, or indeed from any member of the Scottish Government Offiice. I find it almost sinister that not one member of the Scottish Government has demanded an independent inquiry into this matter. We?ve had 4 people all found guilty in a court of law of orchestrating sexual abuse against young boys, and yet no comment from the Scottish Government, it begs the question Why ?

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Our ref: 2019/0016144 24 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 28 May 2019 to Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely [Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 28 May 2019 17:11:46 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Micase Subject: - [Redacted] - 28/05/19

[Redacted] Hi PEU Please see below for OR on Micase Kind regards

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Sent: 28 May 2019 14:27 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Cc: [Redacted] <[Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Subject: Fwd: Letter from your constituent [Redacted]

[Redacted] [Redacted] From: [Redacted] Sent: Sunday 26 May, 16:54 Subject: Letter from your constituent To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP [Redacted] Phone: [Redacted] Email: [Redacted]Sunday 26 May 2019 Dear Humza Yousaf, I am writing to yourself to ask if you would support an independent inquiry into the child sexual abuse scandal currently engulfing Celtic Football Club and Celtic Boys Club. Recently we have seen a number of high profile convictions of such cases which I am sure you are aware of. As justice minister you have been eerily silent on the matter and I do know that the family of one victim have contacted you but appear to have been ignored. If you do not support an independent inquiry into this issue can you possibly explain why as to me and many others I know it feels like there is a massive cover up of this issue. Can you also explain why you have not responded to victims families when asked for support in their fight for justice. Yours sincerely, [Redacted] 139222b4d3713ff90878/1bf3356c943095332f1c (Signed with an electronic signature in accordance with section 7(3) of the Electronic Communications Act 2000.) [ This message was sent by WriteToThem.com. If you have had any problems receiving this message, please email [email protected] and we'll get back to you. See https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=www.writetothem.com&data=01 %7C01%7CHumza.Yousaf.msp%40parliament.scot%7C601887a4a7d84b010cee08d 6e1f261d8%7Cd603c99ccfdd4292926800db0d0cf081%7C1&sdata=I58l6d0Dl8xHbf Aom%2FQPE3U7K%2BiMf5BJcOPePH%2FnRvE%3D&reserved=0 for more details about the service. We have sent this email to [email protected]; if this address is out of date please email us so that we can update our records. ] ********************************************************************* *

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Your ref: Our ref: 2019/0016222 24 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 26 May 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to reply.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely [Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 03 June 2019 17:39:03 To: Public Engagement Unit Subject: FW: Celtic Football Club Child Sex Abuse

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Scottish Ministers, Special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot From: Sturgeon N (Nicola), MSP > Sent: 03 June 2019 16:45 To: First Minister > Subject: Fwd: Celtic Football Club Child Sex Abuse

Nicola Sturgeon MSP Glasgow Southside Constituency Office (constituent enquiries only) Govanhill Workspace Unit 3, 69 Dixon Road G42 8AT Tel: 0141 424 1174 [email protected] All other enquiries to [email protected]

Nicola Sturgeon MSP is registered as a data controller with the UK Information Commissioner. Any personal data you provide will be handled under the requirements of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDRP) and the Data Protection Act 2018. If you would like to find out how your data is collected and used or what your rights are in relation to this data, please reply to this email requesting a copy of the office privacy notice. If you would like more information on GDPR please visit https://ico.org.uk/ ______From: [Redacted]> <[Redacted]>> Sent: Monday, June 3, 2019 4:13:14 PM To: Sturgeon N (Nicola), MSP Subject: Celtic Football Club Child Sex Abuse Hello there,

I am emailing you today to discuss what actions your organisation could take in regards to the on-going scandal concerning the sexual abuse of 20+ young footballers at Celtic Boys Club. A youth team founded in 1966 and ran by its parent club, Celtic Football Club, for the purpose of bringing through young talented footballers to the Celtic First Team.

As STV News' article states, "Celtic chiefs are under growing pressure over their handling of the Celtic Boys' Club sex abuse scandal. A leading lawyer has warned the club will be facing "dozens and dozens of financial writs" if it fails to do the "right thing". Youngsters who dreamed of playing for Celtic were targeted by paedophile Boys' Club officials - four of whom, Jim Torbett, [Redacted], Jim McCafferty and Gerald King, have been jailed following a police investigation into historic abuse within Scottish football. "These are no longer allegations - in the cases in question they have been proved in a court of law. "What we do not know is what Celtic FC knew about these offences and when they knew it." https://stv.tv/news/west-central/1438182-celtic-warned-to-do-the-right-thing-over-sex- abuse- scandal/ https://stv.tv/news/west-central/1438164-celtic-s-response-to-sexual-abuse-scandal- condemned-by- msps/

The problem here is that it looks as if a peadophile ring has been in operation at Celtic Football Club for many, many years. The Board of Directors knew about the abuse and swept the serious offences under the carpet, quite simply to avoid any financial compensation payments to the young boys at Celtic Boys Club who were abused by the Coaching Staff and did clearly not want to see the name of Celtic F.C. damaged in any way possible.

There must be calls for a public and independent enquiry into these offences. The handling of the situation by Celtic Football Club and the Scottish Football Association have been nothing short of an absolute disgrace. Please could your organisation take some course of action regarding these very serious cases of child sex abuse at Celtic Football Club and get in contact with the relevant authorities in Scotland to ensure the victims of child sex abuse finally get the justice they deserve? Regards

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Our ref: 2019/0016853 27 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 3 June 2019 to the First Minister. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 05 June 2019 10:51:50 To: Public Engagement Unit Subject: FW: Enquiry

[Redacted] MACCS case please for OR

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-----Original Message----- From: Public Engagement Unit Sent: 05 June 2019 10:39 To: First Minister Subject: FW: Enquiry FM Correspondence. Thanks, [Redacted]

Public Engagement Unit T: 0131-244-[Redacted] -----Original Message----- From: [[email protected]] Sent: 04 June 2019 15:07 To: First Ministers Website Mailbox Subject: Enquiry

From: [Redacted]> Subject: Enquiry Message Body: 4 men connected with Celtic Boys Club and Celtic FC have been convicted of child abuse (and 2 further men also with connections to these organisations). The Scottish government have so far remained silent on this. Surely it is time the Scottish government set up an independent enquiry into the goings on surrounding Celtic for many years. Was this abuse covered up in order to protect the name of Celtic and did this simply give the abusers more scope ? For some reason your government's current enquiry into Child sexual abuse excluded sporting groups. This now seems a serious error of judgement. Please do the right thing now and set up the needed enquiry as soon as possible which might enable those abused and their families have some closure. -- This e-mail was sent from a contact form on the First Minister of Scotlands website (https://firstminister.gov.scot)

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Our ref: 2019/0017018 27 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 4 June to the First Minister and the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

You may find it useful to know that, in relation to this specific issue, Ministers have had a private meeting with an abuse survivor and the relatives of a survivor.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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-----Original Message----- From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Sent: 05 June 2019 12:08 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: FW: Message from Scottish Parliament website

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 05 June 2019 10:43 To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Message from Scottish Parliament website name: [Redacted] address: [Redacted] [Redacted] postcode: [Redacted] email: [Redacted] telephone: message: As an acquaintance of [Redacted] whose son [Redacted] was abused by employees of Celtic F.C., I would advocate that you endorse a full public enquiry into the child abuse which has taken place at Celtic F.C. for over 4 decades. Following the recent criminal convictions it is paramount that the victims get answers and closure to these horrific events, silence is deafening. Yours sincerely [Redacted]

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Our ref: 2019/0017042 27 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your correspondence dated 5 June 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

You may find it useful to know that, in relation to this specific issue, Ministers have had a private meeting with an abuse survivor and the relatives of a survivor.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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[Redacted] Good afternoon PEU

Please see below correspondence from the First Minister. Please add to Micase for MR Kind regards

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From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: 05 June 2019 13:53 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Enquiry from Nicola Sturgeon MSP Good afternoon,

Nicola sturgeon MSP has been contacted by her constituent [Redacted]. I have copied the text of his email below, for a response from Mr Yousaf.

I have read with increasing concern of the convictions of men associated with Celtic Boys Club. The fact that four paedophiles were able to abuse children for so long, and that those abusers likely co-ordinated with those across the border in England is nothing short of horrifying. I have become a little concerned as well by the statements coming from Celtic Park's leadership. They appear to be distancing themselves from Celtic Boys Club, which has seen Celtic's leadership come under justified criticism. One of the statements from November 2018 (1) contains the following assertion: "Allegations regarding abuse at Celtic Boys' Club first emerged in the 1990s." I believe that this statement is false. In 1998, Hugh Birt made testimony stating that he approached then manager Jock Stein and Director Kevin Kelly with allegations of child abuse against Jim Torbett. This testimonay has been verified by three sources via the BBC (2). The Daily Record has reported that the Celtic FC board had launched an internal investigation into abuse claims in 1986. The investigation found the claims to be 'scurrilous'. We know now that these claims were true (3). In 1996 Scotland on Sunday reported that in 1991 then Celtic manager Liam Brady took a father's complaints regarding [Redacted] to the Celtic board of directors (4). Incidentally, Celtic FC's financial controller at the time was none Peter Lawwell (5).

There is strong evidence to suggest that allegations regarding abuse at Celtic Boys Club first emerged in 1974, then again in 1986 and again in 1991. Therefore, the statement made by Celtic in November 2018 is verifiably false. This raises some very serious questions regarding the flow of information at Celtic's board level.

Was Peter Lawwell aware of previous accusations of child abuse at Celtic Park? More specifically, was he at any time aware of the allegations surrounding the above three dates before child abuse allegations were first made public? Specifically, was he financial controller at the time of the Liam Brady, [Redacted] allegations and alleged payoff? Finally, if he was aware of historical allegations, what reasoning did he use that justified not contacting the authorities?

Please note, I am not alleging that Mr Lawwell was aware of the child abuse at Celtic Park and covered it up. I am, however, saying that Mr Lawwell personally has some very serious questions to answer, as well as the rest of the Celtic board, past and present. For personal reasons it is very important to me that victims of child abuse are supported. That means more than convictions for the abusers, but justice for those whose actions, conscious or not, allowed abusers to abuse.

I would like to formally request a public inquiry into who knew what at Celtic Park, between 1974 and today.

Many thanks,

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Our ref: 2019/0017056 25 July 2019

Dear Nicola,

Thank you for passing on the concerns of your constituent, [Redacted]. I am replying as I have portfolio responsibility for sport.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse and is working with a range of organisations to tackle child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Joe FitzPatrick

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From: [Redacted]>> On Behalf Of Cabinet Secretary for Justice Sent: 30 May 2019 08:59 To: Public Engagement Unit > Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Micase - [Redacted] - 30/05/19 [Redacted] Hi PEU Grateful for this to be added to Micase for OR Kind regards

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Sent: 30 May 2019 08:51 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Fwd: Historic child abuse within Scottish football Get Outlook for Android ______From: [Redacted]>> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 9:46:47 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Historic child abuse within Scottish football Dear Humza Yousaf, Re: child sexual abuse in Scottish football.

I am writing to you regarding the above, I wish to get your view on this issue and ask what you have done, as Justice Minister, to ensure that these horrific crimes will not be repeated. In light of revelations of the last few weeks regarding historic child abuse in Scottish football, I am writing to urge you to raise this issue in parliament and launch an independent inquiry into how this could happen, who knew what and how it went uncovered for such a long time.

Jim McCafferty was allowed to get away with abusing young, vulnerable children for over 26 years at a number of clubs, he is one of a number of people who have been convicted regarding football-related abuse of young boys, an ex-Celtic FC employee Gerry McSherry reported 14 names of peadophiles to Police Scotland in the 90s and Police Scotland investigations have shown there to be hundreds of incidents at clubs across Scotland. And links to Barry Bennell are currently being investigated.

[Redacted], and I look forward to the day when I can watch my son play football, however when that happens I want to be sure that my son is completely safe and the mistakes of the past have been learnt from to ensure they are never repeated. The victims and their families deserve their questions be answered to allow them to get closure and society as a whole should be able to trust that our children are safe when they go to play our national sport. I look forward to your response. Regards, [Redacted]

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Our ref: 2019/0017097 27 June, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 29 May 2019 to Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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From: Sturgeon N (Nicola), MSP Sent: 17 May 2019 15:19 To: First Minister Subject: Fwd: Abuse at Celtic boys club.

Nicola Sturgeon MSP Glasgow Southside Constituency Office (constituent enquiries only) Unit 3 Govanhill Workspace 69 Dixon Road G42 8AT Tel: 0141 424 1174 [email protected] ______From: [Redacted] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 2:54:54 PM To: Sturgeon N (Nicola), MSP Subject: Abuse at Celtic boys club. I am writing to yourself Nicola sturgeon today in the hope I receive a response from you regarding the historical child abuse that has been uncovered at Celtic boys club. First of all I’d like offer my sympathies to these victims of an abhorrent crime such as this , as this will have destroyed there lives and the lives of there families , having to live with what has happened to them .

I am utterly appalled that this government has not issued a public inquiry into these allegations which have proven to be true , there are now 6 men who are now in jail That have been involved in abusing these kids at some point in there younger lives .

If it is found to be true that other members of staff within Celtic boys club new this horrible crime was going on then they are as guilty as the abuser and should be brung to justice also.

I find it really sad these people have no one helping them from the Scottish government to get the justice they so rightly deserve . I await your response. Regards [Redacted] Sent from my iPad ********************************************************************** The Scottish Parliament: Making a positive difference to the lives of the people of Scotland Pàrlamaid na h-Alba: A’ toirt deagh bhuaidh air beatha sluagh na h-Alba www.parliament.scot : facebook.com/scottishparliament : twitter.com/scotparl

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Our ref: 2019/0017527 10 July, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 17 May 2019 to the First Minister. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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Our ref: 2019/0017530 10 July, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 17 May to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 17 June 2019 23:14:30 To: Scottish Ministers Subject: Child sex abuse.

Attn: Humza Yousaf Good evening.

I feel compelled to contact you regarding numerous recent cases and convictions relating to historic child sex abuse centering around Celtic Boys Club/Celtic FC.

Horrendous and abhorrent as these crimes are, I find it inconceivable these perpetrators were offending and operating in isolation. In light of the recent high profile Rochdale peadophile ring case, do you not think it prudent to fully investigate links between these crimes to expose the facts and ensure all potential abusers have been identified and brought to justice.

I know from personal experience the devastating impact these crimes have on victims and their families. I find it heartbreaking to hear victims and their families plead for assistance and get blocked at every turn. What better role can our Parliament serve than be proactive in ensuring the safety of our children, in this case by pursuing the guilty and exposing the full extent of their criminality.

I appreciate due to the nature of the organisations linked to these crimes, there is considerable polarization of views on these matter. Surely in 2019, we can't allow personal allegiances to deflect from the need for our children to be protected and justice served. You are in a position to show leadership on this issue.

After the Rochdale case, what a failure it would be not take the opportunity to fully investigate what is staring us all in the face. I fear if this opportunity is missed, in years to come the facts will eventually be exposed and history not view any current judicial inaction in a favourable light.

I'm afraid in cases like this secret internal investigations are unlikely to be in the victims best interests, nor are they likely to expose any previously unreported crimes. Investigations into crimes of this magnitude need to independent/impartial, not carried out by those with a vested interest in protecting PLC share prices and minimising potential compensation payments to victims.

I hope you will give due consideration to a wider investigation into potential links between these crimes. Subsequently I feel you should consider carrying out a full enquiry to find out how it was possible these crimes went unreported to the police for so many years. Evidence is there that families of the victims reported the child abuse allegations to the board of directors of Celtic FC in the 1980's, who in turn chose not to inform the police. They chose merely to investigate internally, dismiss the allegations thus allowing the abusers to continue their dastardly deeds, destroying countless lives along the way for decades. Measures and safeguards must be put in place to protect our children, not PLC share prices. I look forward to your response. Yours Sincerely,

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Our ref: 2019/0018273 16 July, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 17 June to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

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[Redacted] Dear Humza,

[Redacted] My above named constituent has contacted me to let me know that he is aware of “a growing call for an independent enquiry into Celtic FC and the historic CSA that went on there.”

My constituent has told me that he feels that this very serious issue has not received the attention it requires. He asks:

“Will this subject be raised at Holyrood at some point and the First Minister asked to back an enquiry, as requested by the victims, and which now seems essential given the details that have came out about this case?”

I would be grateful to receive your reply to his question, which I can share directly with him.

Many thanks in advance for the attention shown to my constituent's enquiry. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours sincerely, Ian Murray MP Labour Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South Constituency Office: 0131 662 4520 House of Commons: 0207 219 7064 Write: 31 Minto Street, Edinburgh, EH9 2BT www.ianmurraymp.com Like Ian’s Facebook page Follow Ian on Twitter Subscribe to Ian’s YouTube channel Ian would like to send you a regular email newsletter from Westminster using this email address. To subscribe please click here or respond to this email with the word ‘subscribe’ See Ian’s current award winning eMagazines here. We take your privacy seriously. Click here to see our full privacy policy. ______This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com ______Ministl;t fo; Pulilic Health, Sport c:111cl Wellbc•ing Scottish Governn1ent Joe Fit1Patrick MSP l�i 1u, 1ultr1! n l ! !·· .ti ,q [JOV.SCOt

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Thank you for your email of 20 June to Cabinet Secretary for Justice, passing on the concerns of [Redacted]. I am responding as I have portfolio responsibility for sport.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy tal

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Sent: 24 June 2019 20:53 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Fwd: Child Sex Abuse Enquiry

Get Outlook for Android ______From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2019 9:07:28 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Child Sex Abuse Enquiry Hi Humza When are you going to intervene as the justice minister and investigate the horrific cover up of child sex abuse at Celtic Football Club? I await your reply with interest. Thanks [Redacted] Sent from my iPhone ********************************************************************* *

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Our ref: 2019/0019174 16 July, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 22 June 2019 to Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

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MACCS - [Redacted] Hi PEU Grateful if this could go on PEU for OR Kind regards

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Sent: 27 June 2019 09:49 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Fwd: Historical children's abuse

Get Outlook for Android ______From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 10:15:17 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Historical children's abuse Dear mr humza Due to repeated social networking and media coverage of historical child abuse at a specific Glasgow football club are you at any point going to or even acknowledge what's being going on over decades could you as a member of the so called Scottish government in any capacity start any type of formal investigation into those historical events to help the victims to try and reclaim there lives and help them start a civil lawsuit ********************************************************************* * The Scottish Parliament: Making a positive difference to the lives of the people of Scotland Pàrlamaid na h-Alba: A' toirt deagh bhuaidh air beatha sluagh na h-Alba www.parliament.scot : facebook.com/scottishparliament : twitter.com/scotparl The information in this email may be confidential. If you think you have received this email in error please delete it and do not share its contents. ********************************************************************* * ______This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com ______Population Health Directorate Active Scotland Division 

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Our ref: 2019/0019355 23 July, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 26 June 2019 to Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 03 July 2019 15:53:20 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Micase - 03/07/19

Hi PEU Grateful if this could be added to Micase for OR. AO ? Could Ms Fabiani be copied into the reply. Kind regards

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From: Fabiani L (Linda), MSP Sent: 03 July 2019 15:20 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Cc: [Redacted]> Subject: Celtic fc abuse scandal

I would be obliged if you could respond direct to my constituent re the above, as per advice from John McFarlane. I would appreciate being copied into the response. Thank you, Linda Linda Fabiani MSP Tel. 01355 232800 Fax. 01355 232770 Email. [email protected] Address. 1/3 Strathmore House, East Kilbride, G74 1LF Your privacy is important to me. To view how I treat your data please visit www.lindafabiani.scot/privacy-policy

From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: 28 June 2019 08:02 To: Fabiani L (Linda), MSP > Subject: Re: Celtic fc abuse scandal Hi Linda, Yes, please go ahead. Regards [Redacted]

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ------Original message ------From: "Fabiani L (Linda), MSP" > Date: 28/06/2019 07:39 (GMT+00:00) To: [Redacted] [Redacted]>> Cc: "[Redacted]" <[Redacted]>> Subject: Re: Celtic fc abuse scandal Hi [Redacted], I got a reply from The Government at the beginning of the week asking me to pass your query on to them. I need your permission to do that - is that ok? Linda LindaFabiani MSP Sent from my iPad

On 27 Jun 2019, at 22:25, [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> wrote: Linda, 19 days days have passed without reply, please let me know if you intend to or not. Regards [Redacted]

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. ------Original message ------From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Date: 08/06/2019 11:40 (GMT+00:00) To: "Fabiani L (Linda), MSP" > Cc: "[Redacted]" <[Redacted]>> Subject: RE: Celtic fc abuse scandal Hello Linda,

[Redacted] It's great that the justice minister has given you assurances, but as far as I'm aware he has said nothing on this matter in public in order to assure the people that matter i.e. the victims, their families and the general public. I have little faith in him, since he appears to have plenty of time to tweet a whole load of nonsense but appears to have lost his tongue over this national scandal and refuses to respond to (ignores) the families of the victims and offer them support.

He is of course compromised with being a "die hard" Celtic fan (see his twitter feed), so perhaps it makes sense why he is maintaining radio silence? Also, why nothing from our first minister?

Re: the Celtic internal enquiry, are Celtic FC to be allowed to cover up and clear themselves of any wrong doing yet again?

See times article below which details the club's previous investigation into allegations of abuse. The men they originally cleared via their "internal investigation" are now convicted peadophiles. Perhaps if a proper independent investigation had been carried out at that time, these predators could have been prevented from abusing more children? https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/celtic-links-to-abuse-scandal-boys-club- revealed-5k8gb833r

I note that Adam Tompkins MSP has now been brave enough to take this matter head on with Celtic. It really is appalling that it takes a member of the opposition to take the reigns on this though. Do you agree it should be a matter for the government?

As far as I'm aware all of the criminal cases have concluded, so as you mentioned now would be the time to call for a public enquiry. Regards, [Redacted]

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Our ref: 2019/0020004 05 August, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 8 June 2019 to Linda Fabiani MSP. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 05 July 2019 11:30:06 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Micase - David Stewart MSP - 28/06/19

[Redacted] Hi PEU Grateful if this could be added to Micase for MR - May be for Mr Fitzpatrick to answer Kind regards

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[Redacted] l Assistant Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Government, Room 1W.11, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG l 0131 244 [Redacted] l [email protected] l www.gov.scot l *** PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER *** All e-mails and attachments sent by a Ministerial Private Office to any other official on behalf of a Minister relating to a decision, request or comment made by a Minister, or a note of a Ministerial meeting, must be filed appropriately by the recipient. Private Offices do not keep official records of such e-mails or attachments.

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From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> On Behalf Of Stewart D (David) MSP Sent: 28 June 2019 15:20 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: Question about Celtic FC and abuse Case Ref:DS11655 Dear Humza, [Redacted] The above constituent has contacted me claiming that there has been a lack of comment from the First Minister, Justice Secretary and the local SNP counsellor for the Parkhead area on the Celtic FC boys' club abuse scandal. His email is pasted below and sets out his concerns. Can you give me some help and advice on this issue to allow me to get back to [Redacted] [Redacted]? Regards and Best Wishes David David Stewart MSP Highlands and Islands Regional MSP Shadow Minister for Health Tel: 01463 716299 Email: [email protected] David Stewart MSP [Description: Description: Description: cid:[email protected]][ Description: Description: Description: cid:[email protected]]

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018. What happens to the personal data you send me? As an Highlands & Islands Regional MSP I will process any personal data you send me according to the requirements of the GDPR. Personal data consist of data from which a living individual may be identified. Any personal data will be held securely and will be used only for the purpose(s) specified to you. Your personal data will only be passed to any third party to progress your enquiry or issue. Should you not wish me to share your data, please let me know by return. If you want to see any information I hold about you, you can ask to see it: this is known as a data protection subject access request. Any personal data you send me will be kept for the period I am employed as an MSP. Should you wish me to delete your data on the conclusion of my dealing with your enquiry/issue, then please make contact direct advising me of your request and your data will be deleted. if you would like to view a copy of my privacy document you can either visit my website at www.davidstewart.org.uk or ask me for an Email copy and I will send to you.

From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> Sent: 24 June 2019 17:43 To: Stewart D (David) MSP > Subject: Abuse Scandal - Questions and Lack of Comment Mr Stewart

I have been watching the recent news regarding Celtic FC and Celtic boys club with worrying interest. This situation is now looking like it could become one of the biggest scandals in world sport (certainly the UK) however the Scottish Government have failed to even comment on the matter.

The First minister, Justice minister and local SNP counsellor for the Parkhead area have all failed to even comment on this matter in any way which I find horrific.

People have had their lives ruined by this abuse and I'm quite sure people will have lost their lives through addiction and suicide as a result.

It would now appear that the heads of this organisation knew of the allegations and not only failed to inform the police but cleared the abusers of any wrong doing. Given the scale of these crimes at one club surly the Scottish Government should be taking the lead and have a Public enquiry to find out why this happened and find out if there has been a cover up to protect the club resulting in more abuse taking place.

I also find it very concerning that not even one Scottish politician has asked the first minister or justice minister why they have yet to comment publicly. Can I ask that this matter be brought up at first minsters question as a matter of urgency given the scale of the scandal and given the lack of support or voice given to the victims. I continue to watch this subject with interest and look forward to your response. Kind Regards

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Mr David Stewart IVISP The Scottish Parliament EDINBURGH EH99 iSP

Your ref: DSi Our ref: 1655 st 2019/0020247 31 .July 2019

Thank you for your letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, passing on the concerns of your constituent, [Redacted]. I am replying as I have portfolio responsibility for Scottish football.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment - as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children - is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 20"17. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

I hope your constituent finds rny reply helpful.

Scottish Ministers, special advisers and the Permanent secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot a!�1disability ffiElconfident St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgl1 EH l 3DG l[M!S -- www.gov.scot From: [Redacted] Sent: 12 July 2019 09:08:04 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Micase - [Redacted] - 12/07/19

Hi PEU Grateful if this could be added to Micase for OR

AO - [Redacted] Kind regards

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[Redacted] l Assistant Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Government, Room 1W.11, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG l 0131 244 [Redacted] l [email protected] l www.gov.scot l *** PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER *** All e-mails and attachments sent by a Ministerial Private Office to any other official on behalf of a Minister relating to a decision, request or comment made by a Minister, or a note of a Ministerial meeting, must be filed appropriately by the recipient. Private Offices do not keep official records of such e-mails or attachments.

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From: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Sent: 11 July 2019 16:59 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Fwd: Child abuse

Get Outlook for Android ______From: [Redacted]>> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2019 3:52:38 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Child abuse

Dear mr yousaf while i welcome your clamp down on bigotry in the scottish game can i ask why there has been no public enquiry into the confirmed child abuse that went on for years unpunished at celtic fc. Surely the lives that have been affected by this monumental injustice deserve answers. Look forward to reply Cheers [Redacted]

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Our ref: 2019/0020765 30 July, 2019

[Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 11 July 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse. Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 17 July 2019 17:30:17 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Micase - [Redacted] - 17/07/19

[Redacted] Hi PEU Grateful if you could add this to micase for OR Kind regards

[Redacted]

[Redacted] l Assistant Private Secretary Office of Humza Yousaf, Cabinet Secretary for Justice

Scottish Government, Room 1W.11, St Andrew's House, Regent Road, Edinburgh, EH1 3DG l 0131 244 [Redacted] l [email protected] l www.gov.scot l *** PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER *** All e-mails and attachments sent by a Ministerial Private Office to any other official on behalf of a Minister relating to a decision, request or comment made by a Minister, or a note of a Ministerial meeting, must be filed appropriately by the recipient. Private Offices do not keep official records of such e-mails or attachments.

Scottish Ministers, Special advisers and the Permanent Secretary are covered by the terms of the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. See www.lobbying.scot

From: [Redacted] <[Redacted]>> On Behalf Of Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Sent: 17 July 2019 16:44 To: Cabinet Secretary for Justice > Subject: FW: Concern

From: [Redacted]>> Sent: 17 July 2019 16:36 To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP > Cc: [email protected] Subject: Concern

Dear Mr. Yousaf,

I have been advised by Mr. Colin Clark, Member of Parliament for Gordon to write to you with my concerns regarding the level of historic sexual child abuse that appears to be occurring within Scottish football.

I would be grateful if you would advise me as to when you intend to instigate a fully independent public inquiry into how so many sexual predators were able to carry out their evil deeds without being exposed by those who had a duty of care over vulnerable children.

The treatment of the victims and the families of victims by the Scottish football clubs in which incidences of abuse occurred has been shameful and in contrast to clubs in a similar situation in English football.

The reputation of Scottish justice must be preserved, and to that end I would urge you to begin an inquiry at your earliest opportunity.

I look forward to your response,

Yours sincerely,

[Redacted]

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Our ref: 2019/0021270 12 August, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 17 July 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] 19 July 2019 Sent: 13:07:50 Public To: Engagement Unit FW: Subject: Advice

Hi Can you add the original correspondence to MACCS please? Thanks ______From: [email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 5:22:24 PM To: Yousaf H (Humza), MSP Subject: Message from Scottish Parliament website name: [Redacted] address: [Redacted] postcode: [Redacted] email: [Redacted] telephone: [Redacted] message: Dear Mr Yousef,

For the most part I write with great respect- only that one matter has become troubling. [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] The long and short of it is that you've done nothing to help on the pedo or fraud problems in Scottish football- the the problems are extreme. Instead, your refusal to even discuss the matter with witnesses and whistleblowers has become conspicuous. Indeed, it ever appears that you are now hiding off of twitter because so many people are tweeting to you to look into the matter, engage, respond, & speak with whistleblowers- it appears from the record of your public tweets that youve refused to respond to over 6 dozen attempts to reach out to you by whistleblowers and family members of victims. To further illustrate how intertwined crime in scottish football is with english football- consider Barry Hughes. The two-time convicted scottish money launderer, acting as a football 'agent,' was banned from sport due to his fraudulent involvement in the Ross McCormack to Fulham deal. [Redacted] but Hughes continues to engage in English football as the SFA is a scandal-ridden organization that does as little to clean up scottish football as you've done. Please stop refusing to communicate with whistleblowers on the celtic/scottish football pedo ring crisis. Please respond to [Redacted] who wish to speak with you about their own experience, and that of [Redacted], with respect to the Celtic pedo ring. Please also speak with me about the crime Ive witnessed relevant to Scottish football. Please also publicly announce that you are looking to hear from witnesses on any matters of crime, abuse, or racism affecting youth football in scotland. While I think some of your stances are progressive, open, and otherwise helpful- your persistent refusal to listen to whistleblowers on this matter comes off as clear bias in favour of protecting Celtic FC; further this refusal almost amounts to stonewalling as it is clearly intentional and deprives victims and whistleblowers the chance to pass information to your office which could then be passed on to authorities. Ministers are a key link between the public and the appropriate authorities, and to hide from those trying to speak to you about systemic child abuse only offers hope and comfort to abusers and criminals. Thank you. ********************************************************************* * The Scottish Parliament: Making a positive difference to the lives of the people of Scotland Pàrlamaid na h-Alba: A' toirt deagh bhuaidh air beatha sluagh na h-Alba www.parliament.scot : facebook.com/scottishparliament : twitter.com/scotparl The information in this email may be confidential. If you think you have received this email in error please delete it and do not share its contents. ********************************************************************* * ______This email has been scanned by the Symantec Email Security.cloud service. For more information please visit http://www.symanteccloud.com ______Population Health Directorate Active Scotland Division 

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Our ref: 2019/0021488 12 August, 2019

Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 17 July 2019 to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

You may find it useful to know that, in relation to this specific issue, Ministers have had a private meeting with an abuse survivor and the relative of a survivor.

And you may wish to contact the relevant lead authorities with your allegations, if you have not already done so.

Yours sincerely

[Redacted]

Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ www.gov.scot  From: [Redacted] Sent: 22 July 2019 13:47:30 To: Public Engagement Unit Cc: Cabinet Secretary for Justice Subject: Micase - Alison Thewliss MP - 22/07/19

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Hi PEU Grateful if this could be registered for MR. Would be for Mr Fitzpatrick to respond due to the nature of the query.

AO - [Redacted]. Kind regards

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18 July 2019

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Dear Humza,

Celtic Boys Club

I am writing on behalf of my constituent, [Redacted], who recently contacted me about concerns he has regarding sexual abuse of young players at Celtic Boys Club.

[Redacted] has stressed to me that he is keen to understand what, if anything, Celtic FC knew of any offences at the boys club, and has demanded that a parliamentary inquiry be undertaken to investigate the matter in full.

I would be grateful therefore if you can provide any information with regards the Scottish Government's intentions, or otherwise, to carry out any inquiry, to allow me to respond to my constituent. Of course, any other information that you think might be useful would be appreciated.

Yours sincerely,

Alison Thewliss MP

Alison Thewliss MP Glasgow Central Constituency Office, 33 London Road, Glasgow G15NW Telephone: 014155271171 Email: [email protected] Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Scottish Government Joe Fit?Pc1trirl< tv1SI · Riaghaltas na h-Alba gov.scot

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Your ref: ZA·J 5846 Our ref: 2019/0021673 31st: July, 2019

Thank you for your letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, passing on the concerns of your constituent, [Redacted]. I am replying as I have portfolio responsibility for Scottish football.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking pati in spoti in a safe and secure environment - as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children - is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final repoti is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

I hope your constituent finds my reply helpful. r

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PEU Grateful if you could put this on MACCS, as an OR please. Cheers

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------Forwarded message ------From: [Redacted]>> Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019, 19:26 Subject: Celtic children abuse inquiry To: > Hi first minister when will you set up an inquiry into this the most football child abuse in world football history. A response would be greatly appreciated thank you. [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted] [Redacted]

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Dear [Redacted]

Thank you for your email of 19 July 2019 to the First Minister. I have been asked to respond.

The Scottish Government unreservedly condemns the abhorrent crime of sexual abuse.

Experiences of sexual abuse in Scottish football will have a profound and long-lasting impact on those who were abused. Ensuring children can enjoy taking part in sport in a safe and secure environment – as well as giving parents confidence about the safety and wellbeing of their children – is a priority for the Scottish Government.

You may be aware that the Scottish FA announced the terms of reference for an independent review of non-recent sexual abuse allegations in Scottish football on 2 February 2017. The interim report was published on 26 July 2018, allowing the Scottish FA to address some or the recommendations before the final report is published when current on-going legal cases are concluded.

The Scottish Government will consider next steps when the final report is published.

Yours sincerely

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From: [Redacted]>> Sent: 29 July 2019 12:42 To: First Minister > Subject: Alleged Paedophile Ring At Celtic FC Ms Sturgeon,

I?m sure you are aware of the horrific details emerging from the alleged paedophile ring which appears to have been covered up for four decades by Celtic FC (please see below for details).

Celtic FC?s dogged reluctance to accept responsibility for both what occurred in their Boys Club, and the decades-long systematic cover-up which followed, have added insult to injury for the victims and their families.

Your SNP colleagues in the Scottish Parliament - not least the Cabinet Secretary for Justice - appear to have been delinquent in providing support and closure for the victims of this vile criminality.

Only a full, independent Parliamentary inquiry will have the resources and authority to provide an accurate picture of what went on, what was covered up and who was involved. That being the case, could I ask if you agree and, if so, how do you intend to take this forward? Conversely, if you disagree, could you please tell me why? Regards,

[Redacted] In the last two years, four former Celtic Boys Club office holders have been tried and convicted of sexual offences against young boys in their charge. Jim McCafferty The former Celtic kit man and Celtic Boys Club coach was jailed for six years and nine months in May 2019 after admitting 12 charges against young players over a 24- year period starting in 1972. He was also sentenced to three years and nine months in August 2018 for sexually abusing a teenage boy in Belfast. Jim Torbett The founder of the Celtic Boys Club was sentenced to six years in November 2018 for abusing three boys between 1986 and 1994. He was also jailed for two years in 1998 for molesting children between 1967 and 1974.

[Redacted] [Redacted] Gerald King The former Celtic Boys Club chairman avoided jail in January despite being convicted of abusing four boys and a girl at a Glasgow primary school in the 1980s. He was found guilty of using lewd and libidinous practices towards his five victims between 1984 and 1989.

One of the victims stated that Frank Cairney introduced him to Barry Bennell, a former football coach, who worked at Manchester City and Crewe Alexandra. Bennell was sentenced in February 2019 to 30 years in prison for sex offences against junior players. This currently under investigation.

In addition, in 2004, John Cullen, a photographer with Celtic Football Club admitted a charge of indecency against boys aged as young as 10. 250 pictures of young boys in various states of undress, were hidden in a storeroom at Celtic Park for nearly 20 years.

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Grateful if this could be added to Micase fur OR

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FromYousafH (Humza),MSP Sent: 20 May 2019 09:09 To: CabinetSecretaty for Justice Subject:Fwd: Histmical sex abuse involvingone particularfootball club.

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From [Redacted] Sent:Sat urday, May 18, 2019 1:14:51 PM To: YousafH (Humza), MSP Subject: Historical sex abuse involvingone particular football club.

DearSir I am contacting you as you are Justice Secretaiy.

Fallowing recent convictionsa nd revelations in the n:edia, it is now surelyt iniefor the Scottish legal and football authoritiest o investigate thecatalogue ofh istmical sex abuse cases andothe r related chargesinvolving a mmber of individualscoooected t o Celtic Football Club and itsprevious lyclosely affiliated Ce lticBoys Club. Thenu nber of those convicted and charged ofn UlT:erousoffences (with probablyrmre still unknownto the public) surely=li ts such an inquity. At tin:eof writing, the followinglist n:nkes forhmrnndous readi ng in consideration of the typeo f offencesa ndch argesinvolving young boys and youths whose lives willhave been penmnentlya ffected.

Jan::esT orbett: Convictedand irrprisoned in 1998 (2 years) and againin 2018 (6 years) ofhistmical sexual abuse. This nnnforn::edCe ltic Boys Club in 1966. He was "sacked" from the BoysClub in 1974 by Jock Stein the Celtic FC 1mnagerw hen tl1e latter was nnde aware oftl1e sexual abuse. AfterJ ock Stein had leftCelti c FC, Torbettonce againbecanie involved with CelticBoys Club from 1980 1mtil 1996.

Jan::esMcCafferty: Co nvictedand i n:prisonedin 2018 (3 years9 rmnths) and2019 ( 6 years9 rmnths)ofhistorica l sexualabuse. He was employed by Celtic FC in thepeliod 1990 to1996 when he "quit'' mysteliously. McCafferty was involved with tl1eCeltic youthteam andCelti c Boys Club. Convicteda second tin:efor offences canied out between 1972 and 1996.

Neil Strachan: Convicted and in:prisonedin 1997 (3 years) and200 9 (16 years) for histmical child abuse on:a hoITific scale. Strachanwas Secretaryof Celtic BoysClub in Edinburgh

John Cullen: OfficialCeltic FC photographer convicted oflewd and libidinousbehaviour after photos of young boys were found stored ina cupboardat Celtic Pmk Cullen wodced at Celticfor 1rnre th an 20 yem'Sand the offences sparmed from1982 until20 02.

Gerald King: Fom:er chairnnn ofCe ltic Boys Club convicted in 2018 (unbelievably only 3 years probation) with histmical sexual abuse offences. Kingwas involved will1 theBoys Club fornnny yem'S. He also used to wodc for Torbett. Chargesrelate to a period between 1983 and 1989.

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To co!ll)ound tliese disgusting crin:es is that individuals in high office at Celtic Football Clubapparently failed to infmm the police about at least son::eof the abuse. They failedto act in a way which any reasonable organisationor individual would to report extreniely selious crilres. TI1ese offences have had lifetin:e adverse effects for those who were abused. CelticFootball Clubhas claitred that Celtic Boys Club was a separate entitybut that has a very hollow ring to it when t!1e facts m·e knownTo see how fulse that clainl is one only has to see how close the affiliated Boys Club was to Celtic FC. When the Celtic Boys Club was established, Celtic FC gave them permission ot use the Celtic nan:e, badge and ship. The Boys Club also used the Celtic u·aining ground at Bmrnwfield. If there was no link then howcould Jock Stein have "sacked" Torbett? It has also been repmted in the niedia that Celtic FC ''investigated"rurrnm'S f o abuse at Celtic Boys Club which would be astonishing if they were totally sepm·ate from the Boys Club. Similarly,it has been allegedthat after the accusation rmdeagainst Caimey on the US tour, a meeting was held at Celtic Pad< with their lawyersand the parentsof a boy whohad allegedly been abused. Clearly Celtic FC directors did not consider CelticBoys Club to be a totally separate entity.

We also have tolook at reasons why no-oneat CelticFootball Club repotted these crirresto the Police as any reasonable citizenwould do. Thereappear to be a llllmJer ofpossibilities why thosewho apparentlybad knowledge of such crirresrailed to involvethe police.

One rmin reason forkeeping the BoysClub at "a.nnslength'' was to save Celtic FC mmey. The Boys Club was basically self. fundingalthough it basbeen claitredCeltic FC paid some ofthe BoysClub bills. CelticFC also got first pick ofthe players and mmy of the CelticFC hierarchy wereinvolved at Jimctions forthe Boys Club. TheBoys Club gaveCeltic FC a conveyor belt oftalented footballersat little or no cost to Celtic FC. Had the Celtic Boys Club been exposed as a groominggrmmd for paedophiles then thestream ofgood footballers from that boysclub wouldhave citied up overnight. Torbett also bad bis ownbusiness, TheTrophy Centre andhe errployed two Celtic Football Club dit·ectors, Kevin Kelly and Jack McGinn. Celtic FC also gavea considerable airmmt ofwork toTI1e Trophy Centre. Gerald King also wot1

Thequestion which needs to be answeredis willthe JusticeSecretaiy, Police Scotlandand the Scottish Football Association instigate inquit'iesinto what appeai'S to be a scandalous cover-up ofabhon-ent critres fordecades by those whowere at the top ofCeltic FC dming thatperiod? How mmy chilch·en wereabused due to the inactionof those who were akeady awai·e of such depraved crirres?Will youas theCUtTent JusticeMinister at Holyrood, investigate or willyou silrply ignore it due to your well-publicised allegianceto Celtic FC? I have nodoubt that if thesecrnres involvedany otherfootball club or any other organisation then as JusticeMinister you wouldact accordingly. It wouldbe utterlydisgraceiitl if no inquity is instigated in thisawiitl rmtter.

Since 11Dst ofthese individuals were well known to each other were they a paedophile groupacting togetherat titres? It seems urtlil

The totalnurmerofyoung;ters who were abused is unknown andurtlil

Y Olll'S sincerely,

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From YousafHCH=), MSP Sent: 20 May 2019 09:09 To: Cabinet Secretalyfor Justice Subject:Fwd: Childabuse

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From[Redacted] Sent: Saturday,May 18, 2019 2:50:13 PM To: YousafH (Humza),MS P Subject: Child abuse

Dear MrYo usa( I am wiiting to you today, in yourcap acity as Justice Minister, to ask if now 1hatthe co rutcases against1he c oaching staffat Celtic Boys Club have been concluded, witha 100% convictionrate , you will now consider a fulland in depth enquiiy into thistra gic situation? Witht he recent reports in the Scottish press as wella s other rredia outlets it has now becorre apparent that 1his hist01ical child abuse has been long known about by peopleof influence and that a long term covemp has takenplace here. TI1is has not been an isolated case and now that the .factshave c01rn out in coU tt it certainlyap pearsth at 1here' s been s01rns01t ofp edeofilering at large here. Between organised nips to none existentfuotball toUt11lltrnnts , to promisingy0Ut1 g vnlnerable lads thechance to progress and finallyplay fur the football club of1here dreams. I don't think anyonecan be leftin any doubt that this has been a coordinated and sustained grooming exercise takingp lace here and 1herefure demands furtherinv estigation I would also e1rphasise 1hat anyen quity should also include all oilier sp01ts clubs that may have also putvulnerable children at risk Thank you furreadin g this con-espondence and look fmward to receiving your reply. Y oms sincerely [Redacted] Sentfrom myiPhone ********************************************************************** The ScottishParliarrent:M akinga positive difference to thelives of1he people ofScotland Parlarrnid rra h-Alba:A' toitt deaghb huaidbair beathas lmghrr a h-Alba www.parliarrent.scot:fucebook.com'scottishparliatrnnt: twitter.com'scotparl

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