MSP urges SFA to carry out historical sex abuse inquiry
An SNP MSP has called on the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to launch an inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse at Scottish clubs.
An SNP MSP has called on the Scottish Football Association (SFA) to launch an inquiry into allegations of historical sexual abuse at Scottish clubs.
James Dornan has written to SFA chief executive Stewart Regan requesting urgent action.
His call follows demands for an inquiry into the scandal from former SFA chief executive Gordon Smith.
Mr Dornan said: "The allegations of abuse in Scottish football should be treated seriously and the SFA clearly has a duty - as the governing body of our national sport - to launch a full and thorough inquiry into these deeply-troubling revelations.
"It is, of course, important that any allegations are thoroughly and properly investigated by the police, and that anyone found to have perpetrated such abuses is brought to justice.
"It is also incumbent upon the SFA to show leadership - to dig their heels is simply not an option.
"They have to send a clear message that abuse in football will never be tolerated and take steps to address any shortcomings which might still remain in football clubs across Scotland to this day."
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale urged Nicola Sturgeon to open up an ongoing inquiry into historical sex abuse of children in care homes to cover all historical child sex abuse from people with a "duty of care".
The First Minister said widening the inquiry risked it taking years longer and becoming "completely unwieldy".