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Glasgow bin lorry crash: Family intend to prosecute driver Glasgow bin lorry crash: Family intend to prosecute driver
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The family of a woman who died in the Glasgow bin lorry crash have told an inquiry they intend to seek a private prosecution against the driver.The family of a woman who died in the Glasgow bin lorry crash have told an inquiry they intend to seek a private prosecution against the driver.
Jacqueline Morton's family have sought an adjournment so they can begin action against 58-year-old Harry Clarke.Jacqueline Morton's family have sought an adjournment so they can begin action against 58-year-old Harry Clarke.
The Morton family has the support of relatives of Gillian Ewing, who also died in the tragedy on 22 December. The move has the support of relatives of Gillian Ewing, but is opposed by the family of Stephenie Tait. They were among those who died on 22 December
A decision on whether the inquiry will be halted will be made on Thursday. In the meantime, evidence will continue. A decision on whether the inquiry will be halted will be made on Thursday.
In the meantime, evidence will continue.
Mr Clarke's advocate said he supported the motion to adjourn, but stressed that the driver was keen to return to the inquiry to give evidence once the issue of legal proceedings have been resolved.
The inquiry is looking at Mr Clarke's health, the bin lorry and its route.The inquiry is looking at Mr Clarke's health, the bin lorry and its route.
Previous blackout
Six people died and 15 others were injured when the Glasgow City Council bin lorry veered out of control on Queen Street on 22 December last year before crashing into the Millennium Hotel in George Square.Six people died and 15 others were injured when the Glasgow City Council bin lorry veered out of control on Queen Street on 22 December last year before crashing into the Millennium Hotel in George Square.
The fatal accident inquiry (FAI), at Glasgow Sheriff Court, has previously heard that Mr Clarke was unconscious at the wheel during the incident.The fatal accident inquiry (FAI), at Glasgow Sheriff Court, has previously heard that Mr Clarke was unconscious at the wheel during the incident.
No prosecution
The inquiry has also heard that Mr Clarke suffered a previous blackout in 2010 at the wheel of a bus, while employed as a driver for First Bus.The inquiry has also heard that Mr Clarke suffered a previous blackout in 2010 at the wheel of a bus, while employed as a driver for First Bus.
The FAI was also told that he lied about the circumstances surrounding the 2010 blackout in his council application form, subsequent health assessments and in dealings with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).The FAI was also told that he lied about the circumstances surrounding the 2010 blackout in his council application form, subsequent health assessments and in dealings with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
Scotland's Crown Office stated in February that it would not bring criminal proceedings against Mr Clarke over the tragedy, which it said was a tragic accident. Scotland's Crown Office stated in February that it would not bring criminal proceedings against Mr Clarke over the incident, which it said was a tragic accident.
The Crown Office later clarified at the inquiry that this decision stood, even after it had emerged at the FAI that Mr Clarke may have lied about the state of his health to obtain driving jobs.The Crown Office later clarified at the inquiry that this decision stood, even after it had emerged at the FAI that Mr Clarke may have lied about the state of his health to obtain driving jobs.
Some families have been highly-critical of the decision not to prosecute Mr Clarke and have stated they would consider a private prosecution against him.Some families have been highly-critical of the decision not to prosecute Mr Clarke and have stated they would consider a private prosecution against him.
The inquiry continues.The inquiry continues.