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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) · Oct 9, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2024

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 · Nov 29, 2023

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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 · Nov 22, 2023

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 · Sep 13, 2023

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) · Sep 1, 2023

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 · Sep 1, 2023

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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) · Aug 31, 2023

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 · Aug 31, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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 · Aug 30, 2023

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) · Aug 29, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

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.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2023

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023

'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) · Jun 27, 2023

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 · Jun 27, 2023

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’.

Daily Record · May 27, 2023

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.

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The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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 · May 26, 2023

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) · May 25, 2023

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…

Evening Standard · May 25, 2023

Police Scotland chief admits force ‘is institutionally racist and discriminatory’

Sir Iain Livingstone puts himself at odds with Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley, who has refused to accept the term in criticism of his own force

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2023

Racism, sexism, and misogyny 'a reality in Police Scotland', top officer admits

THE chief constable of Police Scotland has acknowledged the force is racist, sexist, misogynistic, and discriminatory ...

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