Scottish Tory leader relives acid attack 10 years on as assailant is considered for parole
Summary
The Scottish Conservative leader, Russell Findlay, is speaking out against Scotland's parole system as his attacker, William Burns, is being considered for release. Findlay, who was attacked with acid in 2015, criticizes the lack of transparency in how parole decisions are made. He calls for reforms to give crime victims more information.Key Facts
- Russell Findlay, a Scottish Conservative leader, was attacked with sulphuric acid in 2015.
- William Burns, the attacker, disguised himself as a postman and threw acid at Findlay's face.
- Findlay avoided permanent scarring by washing off the acid quickly.
- Burns was imprisoned in 2017 with a 15-year sentence for the attack.
- Findlay, now an MSP, worked as an investigative journalist covering organized crime.
- Findlay is critical of the parole system, stating victims lack basic information about the process.
- Burns had been previously jailed for other serious crimes, including a shooting.
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