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Sharoudi, of Motherwell, Lanarkshire, told his KC Brian McConnachie that Hush repaid for anything Oricom had purchased for him.

Mark Connor KC, prosecuting, said Burrows had been convicted of the "horrific sexual abuse of 24 young boys, some of whom were particularly vulnerable", while the defendant was in a "position of power and trust."

Opening the case to jurors, prosecutor Richard Wright KC said the tree which was held in "high affection" by many was chopped down in just minutes and the accused "loved" the outrage caused.

The dean of the faculty of advocates, Roddy Dunlop KC, said Chapman should consider her role as deputy convener of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee as her remarks conflicted with Holyrood guidance on impartiality.

She added that Tom Crowther KC, who led an inquiry in Telford, would help the government develop a new framework for the five local investigations that could be used as a model in other areas.