The dad of Shaun Woodburn says his campaign to establish a Victim’s Commissioner for Scotland will be a legacy from his son’s tragic death.
A 12-week public consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government as part of plans to transform the justice system, which include putting victims’ rights first.
Former justice secretary Humza Yousaf announced last year that the SNP planned to appoint a commissioner following a four-year campaign by Kevin Woodburn.
Shaun was killed by thug Mohammed Ibnomer in an unprovoked attack outside a pub in Leith, Edinburgh, on Hogmanay 2016.Ibnomer, who was 16 at the time, is already free from prison having served just four years.
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