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Police push to make it harder to prosecute officers after Chris Kaba shooting

Exclusive: Campaigners say calls to redraw rules are cynical attempt to secure ‘effective immunity’ for officers

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on police accountability: ministers ought to act on evidence

Editorial: A murder trial ends with an unresolved question: can officers maintain public trust and operate effectively while being held accountable?

The Guardian - UK

Martyn Blake deserves ‘admiration and apology’, says Suella Braverman

A Metropolitan Police marksman who was acquitted of murdering unarmed driver Chris Kaba in a police shooting deserves "admiration and apology," Suella Braverman has said.

The Independent UK

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‘Shocking’: Chris Kaba verdict stokes old frustrations in Brixton

Latest acquittal of an officer who shot dead unarmed Black man provokes disbelief, frustration and resignation in south London

The Guardian - UK

Voices: Chris Kaba’s death was an avoidable tragedy for his family – and the police

COMMENT: To stop this happening again, we need to take an uncomfortable look at the way the force – and society at large – treat young Black men

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba death: why officer was not charged with manslaughter

While Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder, questions have been raised about why he didn’t face alternative charge

The Guardian - UK

Police boss backed release of Chris Kaba’s gang links to reduce chance of unrest

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the public should be ‘as well informed as is possible’ about the background of the case.

The Independent UK

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London Police Officer Acquitted In Fatal Shooting Case

London police officer acquitted in fatal shooting of Black motorist, sparking community debate on justice and accountability.

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Chris Kaba was 'core gang member' who 'shot rival in nightclub' days before he was killed by police

Details of Chris Kaba’s criminal past have been revealed, as newly-released CCTV shows nightclub shooting

Evening Standard

Rapper was ‘core member’ of violent street gang 67, court told

The 67 gang is said to have taken its name from the telephone code for Brixton Hill in south London from which many of its members hail.

Evening Standard

Justice Secretary calls for Chris Kaba verdict to be 'respected' after protests

THE Justice Secretary has called for people to respect a verdict clearing a police officer who killed an unarmed man after protests.

The National (Scotland)

Chris Kaba shot man in club and was alleged core member of London gang

Judge rules details of Kaba’s criminal past can be reported after police officer who shot him was cleared of murder

The Guardian - UK

Chris Kaba ‘core member’ of one of London’s most dangerous gangs

The 24-year-old was accused of being involved in two shootings in less than a week before he was fatally shot by police on September 5 2022.

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba revealed as gunman in nightclub shooting days before he was killed

The father-to-be shot a rival in the leg on a packed dancefloor days before he was killed by a police marksman

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Evening Standard

‘No winners’ in Chris Kaba shooting case, says firearms officer

The marksman said there was never any evidence that his colleague Martyn Blake had done anything wrong.

The Independent UK

Justice secretary calls for both sides to respect Chris Kaba verdict amid growing anger

A jury acquitted Martyn Blake of the murder of Chris Kaba after deliberating for around three hours on Monday

Evening Standard

Chris Kaba case verdict 'must be respected,' says Justice Secretary after police officer cleared of his murder

The Cabinet minister saids the ‘due process of law’ had taken place

The Independent UK

Chris Kaba’s family lead protests outside Old Bailey after Met Police officer cleared of his murder

Chris Kaba’s family led protests outside the Old Bailey after a Metropolitan Police officer was cleared of his murder.

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Evening Standard

What the papers say – October 22

Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages.

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Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba

Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022.

Evening Standard

Protesters gather after Met police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey on Monday

The Independent UK

Moment Chris Kaba fatally shot captured on police body camera

Police bodycam footage shows the moments before Chris Kaba was fatally shot by a Met firearms officer.

Evening Standard

Family of Chris Kaba ‘devastated’ over acquittal of police marksman

They said the verdict was a failure ‘for all those affected by police violence’.

The Guardian - UK

What we now know about the 13 seconds before Chris Kaba was shot

Met officer Martyn Blake has been cleared of murder but questions remain about police and the use of lethal force

Evening Standard

Police marksman made ‘huge sacrifice’ in wake of fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

The acquittal of Martyn Blake, 40, led to fresh criticism of the ways firearms officers are held to account and left Mr Kaba’s family ‘devastated’.

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