Emma Caldwell's Murderer Fails to Reduce Life Sentence

Iain Packer's appeal rejected as public inquiry into police handling of the case looms.

Iain Packer, convicted of Emma Caldwell's murder and multiple rapes, loses his appeal for a shorter sentence.
Packer, sentenced to life with a minimum term of 36 years, argued the sentence was excessive.
Police Scotland apologized for mishandling the initial investigation, which delayed justice for nearly two decades.
A public inquiry into the police handling of the case has been announced, with debates over appointing a judge from outside Scotland.
Margaret Caldwell's persistent campaigning was pivotal in bringing Packer to justice.