SNP Government awards David Goodwillie rape victim legal aid to pursue criminal trial
dailyrecord.co.ukThe Scottish Government has awarded David Goodwillie's rape victim legal aid so she can pursue a criminal trial.The Government said Denise Clair was eligible for legal aid, meaning she will make history by bringing the first private criminal prosecution in Scotland for 150 years.
The Scottish Government wrote to Clair’s legal representatives to confirm that Ministers had approved their application for legal aid to support an application to the High Court to pursue a private prosecution.A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “This has been a particularly unique and complex case which required detailed consideration.
After careful assessment Ministers have decided to award legal aid in this case.”A civil case found the former Scotland striker and then-Dundee United teammate David Robertson raped Denise Clair in 2011.
Clair's legal team previously said she has been "left in limbo" after Scottish Government ministers failed to respond six months after an official request for legal aid to fund a criminal court private prosecution.
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