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Sheku Bayoh family say ‘time to restart stopwatch’ as new chair of inquiry named

Judge Lord Colbeck takes over the role from Lord Bracadale, who stepped down in October.

The Independent UK · Jan 14

Sheku Bayoh’s sister vows to continue ‘fight for justice’ after meeting Swinney

Mr Bayoh’s family said that John Swinney had told them the public inquiry into his death was of ‘paramount importance’.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025

Sheku Bayoh family criticise police group’s call to downgrade inquiry

Scottish Police Federation questions whether public inquiry was necessary into death in custody in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman stands down over private meetings

The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) had earlier asked for Lord Bracadale to recuse himself.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025

Police complain Sheku Bayoh sign at Kelvingrove Museum is 'biased'

Police representatives have criticised part of a Glasgow museum exhibit.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 17, 2025

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry chairman accused of bias over ‘secret’ meetings with family

A procedural hearing on Thursday and Friday was ordered by Lord Bracadale to consider an application for his own recusal.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Scotland’s solicitor general accuses Sheku Bayoh inquiry chair of ‘apparent bias’

Criticisms also made by police federation but rejected by chair of hearing into death of black man in custody in 2015

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2025

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

The Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short submitted the application.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

Sheku Bayoh family member receives over £1m in compensation from Police Scotland

TEN of Sheku Bayoh’s family members have received compensation from Police Scotland, with one awarded more than £1 million from the force ...

The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2025

Sheku Bayoh inquiry chairman facing conduct hearing over meetings with family

Solicitor Aamer Anwar, acting for the family, branded it an ‘attack’ and a ‘desperate attempt to undermine the inquiry’.

Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2025