A review into the tragic death of Cults Academy pupil Bailey Gwynne will be released tomorrow.
The 16-year-old Bailey died on October 28 last year after he was stabbed to death by a fellow pupil at the secondary school.
The multi-agency, independent inquiry into the incident was commissioned in April after Bailey’s 16-year-old killer – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was locked up for nine years after being found guilty of culpable homicide and carrying weapons.
The investigation has been headed by Andrew Lowe, who has previously been involved in a number of high-profile investigations across the UK, including the Hillborough disaster.
Over the summer Mr Lowe has been given complete access to any case files and documentatino required from the three bodies behind the review – Aberdeen City Council, Police Scotland and NHS Grampian – to reveal the exact details of what happened on the fateful day of October 28.
The review will present a detailed timeline showing the statutory partner’s historical involvement with the killer, establish the relationship between Bailey and his killer prior to the stabbing, and determine if there are lessons to be learned from the incident for the whole of Scotland.
It will also examine if the educational, pastoral, health and social care services provided were sufficient, identify if there are any necessary changes and developments needed within the current youth justice system operating in Aberdeen, and establish what local practitioners and organisations can do to further safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
Prior to the start of the review, Mr Lowe said he was “committed” to ensuring fairness and making sure no stone would be left unturned.
Mr Lowe, who is the independent chairman of child protection and the independent chairman of adult protection for Renfrewshire said: “I am from a different part of Scotland and am not connected to the north-east although, like everyone, I watched the events of that day unfold with horror.
“It was a dreadful tragedy that moved an entire community in the north-east.
“I want to convey my absolute determination to be independent and impartial in this review.”