Renfrewshire Council has issued an apology after a former Paisley Grammar School teacher was convicted of sexual offences against 12 teenage boys.
We previously reported on how Martin Gallacher, 46, was convicted at Paisley Sheriff Court on Wednesday (September 23) for numerous offences which took place between March 2015 and June 2024 when he was employed at the school.
The local authority has now apologised to the victims for " the impact of Gallacher's actions" and confirmed it will be "commissioning an independent Learning Review".
A council spokesperson said: “We note the guilty verdict after the trial of Martin Gallacher at Paisley Sheriff Court and are sorry for the impact his actions have had on those affected.
"The safety and wellbeing of our pupils is of the utmost importance to us. Wellbeing support is being offered to everyone affected by his actions.
"Following the court decision this week, we will be commissioning an independent Learning Review which will involve police, health and multi-agency partners.”
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Following Gallacher’s conviction, the Crown moved for a Sexual Harm Prevention Order - a court order used to protect the public or specific individuals from sexual harm by placing strict rules or prohibitions on individuals convicted of relevant sexual or violent offences.
Non-harassment orders preventing Gallacher from contacting each of his victims were also sought.
Sheriff Eoin McGinty adjourned sentencing until next month for the preparation of background reports.
Consideration of the orders was continued until the same date.
Gallacher was remanded in custody.
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