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He was recorded by the BBC using derogatory and violent language about suspects who belong to ethnic and religious minorities while serving as a constable in the Central West Command Unit.

Survivors have raised concerns about the suitability of the candidates shortlisted to chair the inquiry - including Annie Hudson, a former senior social worker, and Jim Gamble, a former deputy chief constable.

The former judge also noted that during the course of the inquiry, former Police Scotland chief constable Sir Iain Livingstone said that the force was institutionally racist.

One of the other names being considered to lead the inquiry is former deputy chief constable Jim Gamble.

Benn has told it the police budget is a matter "for the justice minister to set and for the chief constable to prioritise".