More details of the long-awaited public inquiry into Scotland's handling of the coronavirus pandemic have finally been announced.
Nicola Sturgeon confirmed in August a judge-led review would be commissioned to examine how the authorities responded to the covid crisis that rocked the world last year.
John Swinney today revealed the inquiry will be led by Lady Poole and will be tasked at looking at 12 specific subjects covering the period January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022.
The final report - which is expected to take years to complete - will offer criticism on what went wrong during the early stages of the pandemic as well as offering recommendations on future public health preparations.Among the more controversial issues that will be