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Sheku Bayoh family in ‘brutally honest’ meeting with Police Scotland chief

It came after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes rejected their request to extend the remit of the inquiry examining his death.

Evening Standard

Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine decision not to prosecute

The Bayoh family’s lawyer said if it cannot do so, the inquiry ‘is not fit for purpose’.

Evening Standard

Family of Sheku Bayoh accuse Scottish Government of 'stonewalling' inquiry decision

THE family of Sheku Bayoh have accused the Scottish Government of “stonewalling” them over calls for it to expand the terms of reference of the…

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Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern?

Legislation on hate crime came into force on April 1 – its supporters insist it gets the balance right between protecting individuals and freedom of speech

Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh inquiry lawyer allegedly watched World Cup game during session

Gordon Jackson KC, representing three police officers, alleged to have started watching match as evidence was given

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer in Sheku Bayoh inquiry slammed for watching football on phone in court

A legal representative attending the inquiry appeared to be watching a football match while the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh was sitting on Wednesday.

Daily Record

Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry told off for ‘watching football on phone’

Chair Lord Bracadale said the incident on Wednesday was an ‘egregious’ example of the inappropriate use of mobile phones.

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Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry upbraided for watching football

Counsel for family of man who died in police custody complain to chair after sounds of match interrupt hearing

The Guardian - UK

Aamer Anwar hopes 'thousands' will give Sheku Bayoh's family support when inquiry ends

The 31-year-old died in handcuffs and sustained multiple injuries after officers responded to calls from the public about a man brandishing a knife on a Sunday morning in 2015.

Daily Record

Call for 'thousands' to turn out to mark end of inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death

THE lawyer representing the family of a man who died in police custody has said he hopes “thousands” of people will turn out at the end of the…

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh’s family facing ‘despicable’ racism, says inquiry chair

Lord Bracadale, leading inquiry into Bayoh’s death in custody in Fife, says abuse ‘may amount to hate crime’

The Guardian - UK

Sister tells vigil of racist abuse as Sheku Bayoh death inquiry resumes

Kadi Johnson thanked people for their support.

The Independent UK

Bayoh family ‘will not rest till there is justice’ as inquiry stage concludes

THE family of Sheku Bayoh say they “will not rest till there is justice” as the current “block” of evidence hearings concludes.

The National (Scotland)

‘Insufficient detail’ to match mark on Pc’s vest to Bayoh’s boots, inquiry told

Sheku Bayoh, 31, died while being restrained by police in Fife in May 2015.

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Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Forensics expert found ‘nothing of relevance’ on Pc’s vest

The inquiry has been told by other officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the 31-year-old.

The Independent UK

Officer felt ‘horrific’ after realising Sheku Bayoh was unconscious – inquiry

It emerged at the hearing that the same officer attended a wedding with Mr Bayoh two years before his death in 2015.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Handcuffs may have hindered CPR compressions, says doctor

Dr Gillian Pickering was in charge of the A&E team which tried to resuscitate Mr Bayoh.

The Independent UK

Bayoh in ‘zombie state’ and race played no part in police action, inquiry told

Pc Craig Walker has been giving evidence to the inquiry looking into the death of the 31-year-old in police custody in 2015.

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The Independent UK

Drivers raised alert after seeing man with knife, Sheku Bayoh probe told

An inquiry is taking place into the death of Mr Bayoh after he was detained by police in May 2015.

The National (Scotland)

Friend tells inquiry Sheku Bayoh was ‘murdered in police custody’

A CLOSE friend of Sheku Bayoh said his “brother” was murdered at the hands of police officers, an inquiry has heard.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh’s sisters speak out as public inquiry into his death begins

THE sister of Sheku Bayoh has told how she no longer feels safe in Scotland after her brother died in police custody.

Daily Record

Sheku Bayoh's family pay tribute to 'kind and loving' man on first day of death in custody inquiry

The hearing in Edinburgh heard how the 31-year-old, who died in 2015, was “kind, loving and friendly man” and a devoted dad.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh’s sisters speak out at start of public inquiry into his death

Kadi Johnson said she no longer felt safe in Scotland after the death of her brother seven years ago.

The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry must be ‘watershed moment’, say campaigners

Hearings to examine 2015 death in custody in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, come after intense pressure from family

The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh: officers refused immunity for inquiry into death in custody

Inquiry will examine whether death in 2015 in Kirkcaldy was avoidable, and whether Bayoh’s race affected police actions

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