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Sandy Brindley Faces Criticism Over Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre Scandal: Sunday Mail Report

Sep 22, 2024, 06:36 AM

Sandy Brindley, the chief executive of Rape Crisis Scotland, is facing criticism and calls for her resignation following a scandal involving the Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre. A report from the Sunday Mail revealed that Brindley allegedly offered the phone numbers of rape survivors to a journalist to bolster her position. Additionally, Brindley has been accused of prioritizing a male trans activist over sexual assault victims, including sneaking her partner into a meeting with survivors. The scandal has led to public outrage and apologies from other officials, including the NHS trust boss to attack victims' families.