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Edinburgh launches compensation scheme for abuse victims

Senior social worker Sean Bell was found dead in August 2020 as he awaited trial for sexual assault, domestic abuse and rape.

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By Martin Ford | 06 September 2022

Edinburgh City Council has launched a compensation scheme for victims of a ‘predatory' former officer.

Senior social worker Sean Bell was found dead in August 2020 as he awaited trial for sexual assault, domestic abuse and rape.

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