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Scots mother Margaret Watson goes before hacking probe Scots mother Margaret Watson goes before hacking probe
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The mother of a 16-year-old girl who was stabbed to death at her Glasgow high school is appearing before the inquiry into press ethics.The mother of a 16-year-old girl who was stabbed to death at her Glasgow high school is appearing before the inquiry into press ethics.
Margaret Watson is giving evidence before Lord Justice Leveson.Margaret Watson is giving evidence before Lord Justice Leveson.
Diane Watson was killed at Whitehill Secondary in Dennistoun. Her brother committed suicide 18 months later after he read derogatory articles about her.Diane Watson was killed at Whitehill Secondary in Dennistoun. Her brother committed suicide 18 months later after he read derogatory articles about her.
Since the deaths of her two children, Mrs Watson and her husband James have campaigned on defamation law reform.Since the deaths of her two children, Mrs Watson and her husband James have campaigned on defamation law reform.
Fellow school pupil Barbara Glover was convicted of Diane's murder in 1991.Fellow school pupil Barbara Glover was convicted of Diane's murder in 1991.
Glover, 15, stabbed her victim in the liver and heart with a kitchen knife after a playground row.Glover, 15, stabbed her victim in the liver and heart with a kitchen knife after a playground row.
Four months after the murder and a month after Glover was convicted, The Herald newspaper published an article which the Wilsons believed had besmirched their daughter's name. Four months after the murder and a month after Glover was convicted, The Herald newspaper published an article which the Watsons believed had besmirched their daughter's name.
A similar toned article later appeared in Marie Claire Magazine.A similar toned article later appeared in Marie Claire Magazine.
Further articles were written by Herald journalist Jack McLean which the Watsons were not happy with.Further articles were written by Herald journalist Jack McLean which the Watsons were not happy with.
After the pieces were published, Diane's younger brother Alan took his own life. His body was found with copies of the relevant cuttings in his hand.After the pieces were published, Diane's younger brother Alan took his own life. His body was found with copies of the relevant cuttings in his hand.
Written evidence to the inquiry on behalf of the Watsons said: "The toll of these events upon parents Margaret and James Watson cannot be overstated and include serious illness.Written evidence to the inquiry on behalf of the Watsons said: "The toll of these events upon parents Margaret and James Watson cannot be overstated and include serious illness.
"Nevertheless, over the years they have made considerable efforts to secure retractions and apologies from the Glasgow Herald and Marie Claire, as well as seeking a change in policy, regulation and/or the law relating to convicted criminals being able to profit from publishing accounts of their crimes.""Nevertheless, over the years they have made considerable efforts to secure retractions and apologies from the Glasgow Herald and Marie Claire, as well as seeking a change in policy, regulation and/or the law relating to convicted criminals being able to profit from publishing accounts of their crimes."
The submission added that Mr and Mrs Watson had:The submission added that Mr and Mrs Watson had:
  • direct contact with the newspaper and the magazine
  • complained to the Press Complaints Commission
  • contacted their own MP and MEP
  • engaged in correspondence with the Scottish and Home Offices, the Scottish Parliament Committee's Justice Committees and the European Commission of Human Rights
  • and lodged a petition with the Scottish Parliament on 10 May, 2002, regarding wider policy issues.
  • direct contact with the newspaper and the magazine
  • complained to the Press Complaints Commission
  • contacted their own MP and MEP
  • engaged in correspondence with the Scottish and Home Offices, the Scottish Parliament Committee's Justice Committees and the European Commission of Human Rights
  • and lodged a petition with the Scottish Parliament on 10 May, 2002, regarding wider policy issues.
Previously, Mr McLean had stated that his writing was based on contact with the solicitors and counsel for both the defence and prosecution, as well as doctors, teachers and local people involved with both families.Previously, Mr McLean had stated that his writing was based on contact with the solicitors and counsel for both the defence and prosecution, as well as doctors, teachers and local people involved with both families.
Prime Minister David Cameron set up the Leveson inquiry after the News of the World admitted intercepting voicemail messages of prominent people to find stories.Prime Minister David Cameron set up the Leveson inquiry after the News of the World admitted intercepting voicemail messages of prominent people to find stories.
The probe has two parts - the first is to examine relations between the press, politicians and police and the second will look at the extent of unlawful or improper conduct within News International and other media organisations.The probe has two parts - the first is to examine relations between the press, politicians and police and the second will look at the extent of unlawful or improper conduct within News International and other media organisations.
It will also examine the way in which any relevant police force investigated allegations relating to News International, and whether the police received corrupt payments or were otherwise complicit in misconduct.It will also examine the way in which any relevant police force investigated allegations relating to News International, and whether the police received corrupt payments or were otherwise complicit in misconduct.