The Scottish Authorities has accepted a authorized assist utility for the non-public prosecution of disgraced footballer David Goodwillie for rape.
A civil courtroom dominated in 2017 that Goodwillie, who now performs for West of Scotland League facet Glasgow United, and former team-mate David Robertson raped Denise Clair, however no legal costs have been filed in opposition to the pair.
Ms Clair is in search of a uncommon non-public prosecution, the place a person seeks to prosecute quite than the Crown, however is reliant on monetary help from the Authorities to go forward.
After a long-running utility, which First Minister John Swinney stated in November was taking too lengthy, ministers introduced on Sunday that authorized assist had been granted.
Chatting with the Sunday Publish – which has championed Ms Clair’s trigger – she stated: “I’m elated that in any case these years, I can lastly start the journey to correct justice.
“I’ve waited all this time to have the info of this case examined in legal courtroom.
“It’s disappointing that the Scottish Authorities made me wait an agonising additional yr for a call they might have made in 24 hours given they agree how distinctive this case is.”
She added: “I am decided to see this journey to the bitter finish for me and each different rape sufferer let down by our legal justice system.”
The newspaper reported that the funding quantities to simply £2,500.
A spokesperson for the Scottish Authorities stated: “This has been a very distinctive and sophisticated case which required detailed consideration.
“After cautious evaluation ministers have determined to award authorized assist on this case.”
