20th Anniversary Of The Murder Of Caroline Glachan

EDM number 394 in 2016-17, proposed by Martin Docherty on 05/09/2016.
Categorised under the topics of Crimes of violence and Death.

That this House notes that 25 August 2016 marked 20 years since the murder of 14 year old Caroline Glachan; recalls that on 25 August 1996, Caroline's body was found in the River Leven near Bonhill in an appalling crime that shocked the local community; expresses regret that 20 years later the murder remains unsolved and continues to cause pain to Caroline's family; welcomes the launch of Operation Fairing by Police Scotland in which specialist officers will re-examine the case using the latest forensic technology; commends the launch of Radio Clyde's #JusticeforCaroline campaign which has highlighted the need for a renewed focus on finding Caroline's killer; recognises that the people of Alexandria and the Vale of Leven are part of a strong and resilient community; and encourages the community to work together with police and other authorities so that Caroline's killer can finally be brought to justice and her memory put to rest.

This motion has been signed by a total of 34 MPs.