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Families of men who died in custody to host vigil at Bute House

THE families of two men who died in custody in Scotland have been told by First Minister John Swinney’s office that his residence door will not be…

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

Police watchdog did not consider racist language in Sheku Bayoh death

NEITHER Scotland’s police watchdog or Crown officials investigating the Sheku Bayoh case considered the role racist language used by police – or…

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Acute behavioural disturbance cases rose as legal highs emerged, inquiry told

The Sheku Bayoh heard from emergency medicine consultant Dr Richard Stevenson on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

No way of knowing what refresher training police had got, Bayoh inquiry told

Inspector James Young, who was national officer safety training co-ordinator for Police Scotland, was speaking at the probe into Sheku Bayoh’s death.

The Independent UK

Skin colour was not factor in terrorism concerns, Sheku Bayoh inquiry told

The father-of-two died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on May 3 2015.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry told race 'main factor' in police response to death

A detective said it was “blindingly obvious” after Sheku Bayoh’s death that “race was the main factor” in the police response, an inquiry…

The National (Scotland)

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Race ‘main factor’ in police response to Sheku Bayoh’s death, inquiry told

Retired detective chief superintendent Lesley Boal was giving evidence on Friday.

The Independent UK

Senior officer visited Bayoh family to avoid worsening 'highly charged' response

A senior policeman felt sending family liaison officers to speak to the relatives of Sheku Bayoh may have worsened the “highly charged” response…

The National (Scotland)

Senior officer visited Bayoh family amid ‘highly charged’ response, inquiry told

Retired chief superintendent Garry McEwan said he met with relatives himself, rather than sending family liaison officers.

The Independent UK

Racism can ‘manifest itself’ in Police Scotland, inquiry hears

Retired chief superintendent Garry McEwan was giving evidence to the Sheku Bayoh inquiry.

The Independent UK

Police statements soon after Sheku Bayoh death ‘inappropriate’, inquiry told

The 31-year-old father-of-two died after he was restrained on the ground by six police officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in May 2015.

The Independent UK

Withholding information on Sheku Bayoh's death 'not right', admits ex-officer

A retired chief superintendent has told the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry that police withholding death information from Mr Bayoh’s partner was “not the…

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry: Officer cannot recall if he gained consent to enter house

PC Rhuaridh Fraser said he did not know if he was given consent to enter the home which was being treated as a crime scene.

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Examining the Sheku Bayoh case as the search for answers continues

PHSYIOLOGICALLY speaking, the human heart is the body’s engine room, pumping blood and oxygen around the body.

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'Where is the gazebo when a black man dies in police custody?' asks Aamer Anwar

HUMAN rights lawyer Aamer Anwar has given a scathing verdict against the Scottish prison and police service calling it “farcical” and…

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh needed help from police, not violence, inquiry is told

SHEKU Bayoh was in a “mental health crisis” and should have been dealt with as a medical emergency, but he was instead met with “immediate…

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh family ‘angry’ after police submissions at inquiry

Mr Bayoh’s sister Kadi Johnson said police officers’ lawyers were ‘blaming Sheku for his own death’.

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Daily Record

Scots lawyer had teeth smashed in brutal racist attack by cops as a young man

Aamer Anwar was told 'this what happens to black boys with big mouths' but refused to back down and later won a legal battle.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh arrest officer denies wanting to join BNP or making racist comments

A police officer involved in the arrest of Sheku Bayoh has denied ever wanting to join the BNP or making racist comments such as using the P word or…

Glasgow Live

Police Scotland chief constable says 'institutionally racist force must improve'

Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone QPM spoke at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board on Thursday where he said racism, sexism, misogyny and discrimination exists in the force.

Daily Record

Sheku Bayoh arrest cop denies claims he wanted to join BNP as a teenager

The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton, who has since retired from Police Scotland, was played to the inquiry into the death of Mr Bayoh, which occurred in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in 2015 while he was being detained by police.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh arrest policeman denies ever wanting to join BNP

The pre-recorded testimony of Alan Paton was played to the inquiry into Mr Bayoh’s death, which occurred while he was being detained by police.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair 'welcomes' Police Scotland's racism admission

THE chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry has “welcomed” Police Scotland’s unprecedented acknowledgement of institutional racism within the force…

AFP

Police Scotland is 'institutionally racist': chief constable

Edinburgh (AFP) - Police Scotland is "institutionally racist" and "discriminatory", the force's chief constable said on Thursday, after a review into its culture.

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