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Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain has since carried out a review of Ms Bryson's case - 40 years on from the abuse - and confirmed there would now be enough evidence to proceed.

Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC launched the move against Sodexo Ltd and NHS Lothian for their alleged failures to properly manage the medical care of Calum Inglis.

The lord advocate said she understood the "tragic loss" felt by the family.

In January, Mr Nouzille contacted Scotland's chief law officer, the Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain, to inform her of the book's allegations.

Her family said they were "over the moon" at the move, which was confirmed during a meeting with Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC.