10/05/2017 Reporting Scotland

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Tonight on reporting Scotland: a BBC investigation discovers trafficked

women are being sold repeatedly to gangs in Glasgow as part of a crime

at work. Asian crime gangs will provide accommodation. Also in the

programme, jurors in the trial, here from the lawyers that represented

Craig Wighton arranges takeover. We made a couple taking on the big six

energy providers by setting up their own gas and electricity company. And

as the draw for the 2019 Rugby World Cup is made, one former player says

the Scots should target a place in the semifinals.

Good evening. A BBC investigation has discovered trafficked women are

being sold repeatedly to Asian crime gangs in Glasgow as part of a

massive international organised crime that work. Once in a vacuum

goalless trafficked to the city three times, others have been sold

and forced into sham marriages. The law enforcement agency is now

investigating. Sam has this exclusive report.

What you are watching is an illegal deal. How much do you want? This

Romanian is selling a kidney to the woman beside him, she says he is his

wife. He does these transplants all people are now the second most

lucrative commodity next to drugs, sold for Labour or exploitation and

for their organs. We discovered criminal gangs are now targeting

specific areas of Scotland for the selling of women trafficked from

abroad. There's a high number of victims and that's because there's a

link between Eastern European crime gangs who have human trafficking is

one of the things they do, but mixed with Asian crime gangs in Glasgow.

So European crime gangs will provide victims and Asian will provide

accommodation. I went to Slovakia to try and track down some of the

victims, including one girl who was trafficked twice previously to

Glasgow, but when we get to the house, we are in for a shock.

You think your daughter may have been trafficked?

Other victims also appear to have been trafficked again. We know now

there are three girls currently missing, who are back in the UK in

Glasgow? Yes. And inside this house, this girl was sold for a sham

marriage by a family member. This birth certificate, there is no

farther's name. It allows them to apply for EU residency. The family

called the traffic and tell the mind they're asking awkward questions. If

I start to ask the questions I really want to ask, the men are

going to get very angry? I'm taken by a social worker to what is known

locally as a transit house, where girls are kept for a few days before

being transported to Glasgow for sham marriages. How many girls would

have come? Five, ten? Hundreds? More than 100. Really? Really. Slovakian

police discovered many sold into sham managers are then being

sexually exploited by the men who buy them.

Back in Scotland, I searched the marriage records and found numerous

suspicious marriages between young Eastern European brides and older

Asian men with the same address is being used on multiple occasions,

and yet little trace of any of the couples living there. This street

cropped up many times with numerous sham marriages attached to hear.

This street has more than a dozen links to marriages between Pakistani

This street has more than a dozen men and Eastern European brides in

recent years. I'm going to try and see if I can speak to them. See if

they are there. Hello, I'm looking for... He was registered as being

married and living here, but he's not here? No. OK, the next one, the

bride, the groom and the witness or gave this as the address. You don't

know any of the names of the people? The man that was registered as

living here, he's gone? And his wife, she's gone? Right, no luck

living here, he's gone? And his getting anyone. One of a dozen

marriages linked to this street. Brides, grooms, witnesses to the

weddings, and of all of the doors I've knocked, not one couple lives

there. Not one witness a nobody. Euro poll, the EU's Laurette agency,

confirmed Scotland is now being specifically targeted by the

trafficking trade. And you can watch Sam Poling's

investigation Humans for Sale in full tonight on BBC One

at 9pm. A lawyer who handled Craig Whyte's

takeover of Rangers football club has told a court that Mr Whyte

was presented as a man of the deal, that Craig Whyte had

the funds available to buy the club. Mr Whyte denies fraud,

in connection with his acquisition Our correspondent David

Henderson reports. The London lawyer who played a key

role in the deal to buy Rangers Football Club, Gary Withey. His

client at the time, a company run by Craig Whyte, who acquired Rangers in

2011. He is now on trial here at the High Court, accused of pretending he

had the funds available to buy the Ibrox club. But Gary Withey said he

got the impression Craig Whyte had lots of money. Gary Withey told the

court that Craig Whyte was portrayed in the City of London as someone

with substantial financial wealth. One person, he said, confused Craig

Whyte with a whiskey tycoon. At one point, he said, that's who I thought

I was dealing with. Much of today's evidence focused on whether Craig

Whyte had the money needed to buy the Ibrox club, and the assurances

Gary Withey gave our behalf of his company that funds were in place to

make a deal possible. The jury was shown an e-mail, the so-called

comfort letter, allegedly sent from Gary Withey's firm months before the

club changed hands. The lawyers for the Rangers owners. In it it said

there would be up to ?33 million in funding from a financial

institution, to be utilised for the acquisition for the club. Gary

Withey said, I would not have signed a comfort letter unless I had

comfort. I don't like he said. It's not proper, you just don't do it.

The prosecutor Alex Prentice highlighted a deal involving Craig

Whyte and a company around the time Rangers was sold, Ticketus. An

e-mail that said necessary steps had been taken for the sale of season

tickets. Gary Withey returns to court tomorrow to give more

evidence. Craig Whyte denies the charges on the trial continues.

There's been a dispute over the impact of Brexit

Doctors' leaders have warned of an uncertain future for more

than 200 GPs in Scotland who came here from other parts

This from our political editor Brian Taylor.

The local GP, originally from Poland. Talk of Brexit leads her and

fellow EU nationals anxious and they fellow EU nationals anxious and they

-- their concern extends to their patients. I want my patients to have

access to GPs whenever they need to, in emergency situations as well as

routine appointments. I'm not sure what will happen to that. It can be

potentially dangerous. The issue took centre stage in the election

campaign today, with a focus on Brexit. Here's one I made earlier!

Who made all the pies? Nicola Sturgeon did. She said the EU

doctors issue proved the need for a big SNP presence in the Commons.

This really highlights the dangers of a hard, reckless Brexit. That

makes it really important that this election delivers MPs from Scotland,

will fight Scotland's corner, not MPs who were just be a rubber stamp

for Theresa May, whatever she wants to do. Kezia Dugdale is talking to

worried nurses. Scottish ministers say they have funded every pay

recommendation. The doctors, Labour says things can only get worse.

There is a workforce crisis among GPs, but let's not pretend Brexit

calls that, it existed long before that because of decisions SNP made.

It would get worse with independence. In Dingwall Willie

Rennie presses his case. He says the concern over doctors proves that

Brexit is a blunder. It is one of the many reasons we're discovering

as to why we should be remaining at the heart of Europe, because it's

going to damage our NHS, with the loss of GPs. We're going to lose

many nurses from the NHS as well. But what does it all mean for the

price of fish? Ruth Davidson and Peterhead save the industry will

gain from escaping EU rules. The SNP fears UK ministers will strike a

deal to maintain access the EU fleets. And today's other European

topic, the Tories say they want an agreement to keep EU doctors here,

but they diagnose other health problems. We have to look at our NHS

staff of the future. Why is it at the moment there is an ineffective

cap on doctors going to medical schools and doctors for the future

question about something we can sort in Scotland. Student numbers in

medicine have long since been controlled but competition has eased

slightly in recent years. Back in Millport, this doctor has just

celebrated her first year as the island's GP. She hopes for many

more. Health is a devolved matter -

under the control of MSPs. And there was a debate on NHS pay

at Holyrood this afternoon. Our political correspondent,

Glenn Campbell's at This was a Labour Party debate,

calling for NHS staff to have real terms pay rises. Instead the

Scottish Government has offered to carry out a study on the effect of

pay restraint. But during the debate one SNP MSP, a former nurse, became

visibly upset. I hear what you're saying. My colleagues would love a

pay rise, but how can we do that with constraints that we are being

put under? Constant austerity measures of the Tory government?

In response, the Conservatives pointed out that NHS Scotland has

been under SNP control for the last ten years, and they said it was

entirely for the SNP here at Holyrood to decide how much of their

budget to spend on health. On the general election front, what

other developments today? The Scottish Conservative leader

Aretha Davidson told the BBC she is open to reviewing the operation of

the so-called rape clause. The exception that allow women who have

a third child as a result of rape to claim tax credits, which are

otherwise limited to the first two children in most cases. If this

sounds like a change in Ruth Davidson's position, I don't think

it is. She still supports the two child limit the tax credits and the

exception for rape survivors. Adding what she's doing is reminding us

that she's not against changing the way this policy is administered, if

a better way can be found. The SMP's are Pulis says there's no way of

reviewing it to make it acceptable because it requires women to share

details of their rape with the state because it requires women to share

in order to make a tax credit claim. One other thing to manage mentioned

today, nominations close tomorrow and tonight the Green Party have

confirmed they will have only three candidates standing. That is down

from 30 22-macro years ago. The Tories and Labour have seized on

that. Labour say the Greens have capitulated to the SNP, in order to

avoid splitting support for independence. The Tories say they

now look forward to the Greens withdrawing from TV debates. The

now look forward to the Greens Greens say they are fighting a

targeted campaign, so much so that it seems even Ukip will have more

candidates than the Scottish Greens. Thank you.

A headteacher has been telling MSPs how she was left "utterly exhausted"

by the job and is now seeking a new career.

She was one of a number of teachers who told

Holyrood's Education Committee today about the pressure they're facing.

The MSPs are looking at how to attract more people

into the profession and how to stop them leaving.

Our education correspondent Jamie McIvor reports.

When cameras are allowed into the classroom, it's usually to feature

positive examples. Unions often describe stress and overworked, but

it's rare to hear public testimony from those who say they actually

face these challenges. Today, MSP is heard just that. Headteacher Isabel

Marshall recently resigned from a job she loves. I have loved it. I

would advise anyone to go into as a career but I am utterly exhausted.

It's been the breadth of social demands which are mainly reached a

point where I feel I need a break. Others spoke of long hours and

constant change. I mean, I could work a hundred hours a week and I

wouldn't get it all done, to the level I would be happy with. We have

to draw a line. I mean, I can't see how I'd continue working full-time

and a low 67, it just won't happen. We seem to be reacting with

short-term ideas, where tonnes of money is thrown in and we are all

expected to learn them and embed them, but then the next one comes

along before we've had a chance to catch our breath.

This is part of a wider investigation by MSP 's into the

problems facing teachers. In some parts of the country filling

vacancies is hard, where there are also specific problems in individual

subjects. There are a number of elements on the agenda... Speaking

earlier today the Education Secretary said he would listen

earlier today the Education carefully to teachers. We have to

make sure that in every respect we are attracting the right individuals

into the teaching profession, they are being trained well and educated

well to deliver education to young people in Scotland. That they are

supported within our school environment and they continue to

enhance their professional learning. The Scottish Government's critics

argue there is mounting evidence of real problems in education. The MSPs

will publish the report later. A paedophile from Renfrew has been

convicted of abusing a girl aged between three and five,

and filming the abuse. The High Court in Glasgow heard

videos and still photographs made by 30-year-old Hugh Sim were seen

during a police investigation in New Zealand into

a paedophile chat group. This established one of the users

had logged on from the UK, and it was revealed

the subscriber was Sim. The jury found him guilty of five

offences, and he'll be A BBC investigation has

discovered girls are being repeatedly trafficked

here by organised crime gangs. And still to come -

Scotland is drawn against Japan and Ireland in the 2019 Rugby World

Cup. A couple, so fed up with the Big Six

energy providers have set up their own gas

and electricity company. David Pike and Karin Sode have

called it People's Energy and say But analysts warn it's a difficult

market and other small suppliers have failed in challenging

the energy giants. Fed up with the big six energy

providers this couple set up a rival firm. We are official gas and

electricity supplier. People's Energy promises to give profits back

to customers. There are lots of people who have had bad experiences

and feel treated unfairly and we wanted to change that. We wanted to

create a company that puts customers first that is setup to put the

customers at the centre. That is why we decided to give 75% of the

profits back to the customers. Nothing less than a revolution, we

put the power back in your hands. Energy analysts warn are risks. What

people have to consider when looking at independent suppliers is first of

all on pricing but also when the wholesale markets are volatile,

particularly when they start to rise after a period of decreases them

there have been cases of independent suppliers like GB energy supply

going to the wall and that ultimately means you need to find a

new supplier. The company say they have planned for that. We have

researched very carefully and got lots of advice from industry

experts. In fact industry experts have given their time freely to make

experts. In fact industry experts sure we are successful and we have

also made sure we have a robust hedging policy to make sure we have

bought the energy ahead and we will not be caught out by rising

wholesale prices. So our gas and electricity customers interested. In

principle it is a good idea but I think people like to know who they

are dealing with. If it got off the ground and got trusted fair enough.

If it helps people to reduce bills it is a good idea. I wouldn't try

it, not at my age! Now I'm retired and I'm quite happy with what I've

got. We are also working on our systems. They start to supply gas

and electricity across the UK this August. Morag Kinniburgh, Reporting

Scotland, East Lothian. The Scottish Football Association's

former compliance officer has told BBC Scotland a zero-tolerance

approach to betting within football has to be maintained

to prevent match fixing. This comes a day after the SFA took

action against a player and a chairman for gambling

on football matches, Our senior football reporter

Chris McLaughlan reports. I am a member of the world's

favourite online sports betting company.

Football fans can bet, players, though, count, despite some clubs

and competition is being sponsored by betting companies. The problem is

some do and not just players. This by betting companies. The problem is

is the chairman of Annan Athletic stub he's been charged by the SFA

for placing football bets gush over 4000, some against his own team. The

current rules workable? Basically have to be, according to the man who

used to enforce them. If you don't stop it now than in three or four

years' time you could be looking at matches being manipulated and if

that is the case confidence is lost in the sport and the integrity, and

the fact you are watching a free match were either team can mean Doug

McGuigan. Lewis Wynne of match were either team can mean Doug

has admitted previously to having a problem. Others say it's the norm. I

bet frequently, most weeks I put coupons on, whether it was in my

league or in other leagues in the world. And others likewise, probably

more than 50% of the players and most of the teams I play for had

bets on and I'm sure nothing has really changed that much.

But is that the case, our players are circumventing rules and betting

regularly? At our club I wouldn't say it was a big issue. Across

Scottish football in general obviously it probably still is. Play

by the rules and enjoy the prize, or gamble and face the consequences.

The terms of an uneasy marriage between football and gambling. Chris

McLaughlin, Reporting Scotland. Rugby now, and the former Scotland

star Sean Lamont says the semifinals are the target for the national team

at the next World Cup. The draw for the 2019

tournament was made today, with Gregor Townsend's men emerging

in a group with Ireland The countdown to the next Rugby

World Cup is on and it seems Scotland are quite a draw. Scotland!

The reaction of the room tells you all you need to know, Scotland are

into pool eight once again and will meet Japan in the pool stages.

The land of the bullet train is hosting, Scotland travelled there on

a successful tour last year. When they return they will face Ireland

as top seeds in their group with Japan ranked third. The rest of the

pool will be made up of two teams from qualifying. For a man who wore

the Scotland jersey over 100 times the draw could scarcely be any

better. It's a great opportunity to qualify and qualify top. What are

the expectations and hopes going into the World Cup? How far can

Scotland go? After the last one we should be looking for at least the

semis, against Australia. That is the standard we need to start aiming

for, especially the way we have played recently, there is no reason

why we can't aim for the semis and onwards. The reasons to be cheerful

are clear. Scotland beat Ireland in the first game of this year's Six

Nations and will be pleased to have avoided the likes of New Zealand,

Australia and England. Even though Japan will have the support of a

nation behind them Scotland beat them twice in their own backyard in

last summer's tests. The hosts can play, though, they famously beat

South Africa in the last World Cup and scored a terrific try against

Scotland last year. New national head coach Gregor Townsend says he

is excited by the draw. Winning the group could be the key to

progressing further because that could mean Scotland avoiding the

defending champion All Blacks in the quarterfinals. Khairuddin Ebersohn,

Reporting Scotland. -- Kheredine Idesanne.

Laura McIver is here with details of tonight's extended

We're bringing you news and views from the general election

Tonight - health's being discussed after a warning

from the Royal College of GPs about the impact of Brexit

We'll also hear from a politics number cruncher.

And now its time for the weather with Christopher.

Good evening, cloudy today than what we have been used to over recent

days but still some sunshine coming through and more this evening. In

fact, the south-westward get the lion's share and that is where this

evening's Weather watcher photo comes from. Evening sunshine for

many of us, still thicker cloud with outbreaks of light rain up towards

Caithness and Orkney but elsewhere overnight largely dry with a mixture

of cloud and some clear spells. Overnight lows in towns and cities

around 5-7dC but a touch cooler in the countryside, certainly across

the north-east and south-east. Tomorrow it is a dry start for and a

bright start for most, some morning Tomorrow it is a dry start for and a

cloud towards parts of Aberdeenshire, Angus, Tayside and

the eastern borders which will clear by the afternoon, so sunny

across-the-board. A little more cloud the further north you are

for Orkney and Shetland but drier than today without the drizzly rain

we have had. By mid-afternoon in the sunshine it is really quite warm, 20

Celsius in the south-west, Dumfries and Galloway coming towards

Ayrshire, even for parts of Lanarkshire and towards the eastern

side, mid-to high teens on the east coast with a breeze off the see it

will feel cool. Towards the north-west some sunshine, meet teen

temperatures, cloudy but dry for Orkney, some sunshine for Shetland.

For the rest of the afternoon into the evening, evening sunshine to end

the day. And then the change, on the Solway you will see showers edging

in from England. On the pressure chart you can see low-pressure

looming through England bringing some rain and humid conditions. What

it means for us come Friday is we will see showers, most of them

likely across the west coast and Hebrides, many central and western

parts of the mainland dry and sunny, eastern areas cloudy, some low cloud

at times. Into the weekend on Saturday, a wet morning but

improving for the afternoon with sunshine. This front pushes through

by Sunday giving a fresher feel, some sunshine but equally a few

showers at times. That's the forecast.

Now, a reminder of tonight's main news.

There's been widespread criticism of President Trump's shock dismissal

Opponents have raised suspicion his dismissal was linked

to his investigation into allegations the Trump election

And a BBC investigation has discovered girls

are being repeatedly trafficked here by organised crime gangs.

Our next main bulletin is at 10.30pm.

Until then from all the team, good evening.