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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

Emma Caldwell’s mother says inquiry into daughter’s murder ‘set up to fail’

Lord Scott KC has been appointed to chair an inquiry into the 27-year-old’s death in 2005.

Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell family voice fears as Police Scotland left out of inquiry’s remit

Emma, 27, was murdered in 2005 but it was not until 2024 that her killer, Iain Packer, was convicted of her killing.

Evening Standard

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Mother of student who killed himself after university’s grade error collects his degree

Ethan Scott Brown, 23, was a geography student at the University of Glasgow

The Independent UK

Mother of student who killed himself after grade error collects his degree

Ethan Scott Brown took his own life after being wrongly told that he would not be eligible to graduate by the University of Glasgow.

Evening Standard

Mother of student who killed himself after grade error to collect his degree

Ethan Scott Brown’s family, from Coatbridge, will attend his graduation ceremony and collect his degree.

Evening Standard

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’.

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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

Sheku Bayoh’s family accuses Scottish police of ‘sabotage’ after inquiry chair resigns

Relatives of man who died in police custody in 2015 say chair was ‘forced out’ amid claims inquiry was undermined

The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry could face years of delay after chairman quits, lawyer warns

Lord Bracadale said he was resigning as he felt ‘many of the core participants have lost confidence in my conduct’.

Evening Standard

Glasgow University accused of failing student who killed himself on graduation day

Ethan Scott Brown was wrongly told he had not earned geography degree despite marks being enough for a 2:1

The Guardian - UK

Mum calls for answers after son’s suicide over Glasgow university grades error

THE mum of a student who took his own life after wrongly being told he would not be eligible to graduate says he was “failed” by the university.

The National (Scotland)

Mother calls for answers after son’s suicide over university grades error

Ethan Brown took his life on the day he would have been due to graduate.

Evening Standard

Family of Emma Caldwell ‘betrayed’ over inquiry document, lawyer says

Ms Caldwell was murdered in 2005 but it was not until last year that Iain Packer was convicted of her killing.

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Evening Standard

Emma Caldwell inquiry must begin with no more delays, family urges

Solicitor Aamer Anwar said the Police Scotland investigation was a ‘distraction’ in a statement after meeting with the Justice Secretary.

Evening Standard

Police watchdog launch probe over alleged leak of Manchester Airport footage

The IOPC confirmed an investigation is under way over the alleged leak.

Evening Standard

I had to defend myself, man accused of police officer assault at airport says

Muhammad Amaad and Mohammed Fahir Amaaz are alleged to have used a ‘high level of violence’ against Pcs Zachary Marsden, Lydia Ward and Ellie Cook.

The National (Scotland)

Speakers announced for national pro-Palestine demonstration this weekend

The full line-up of speakers has been announced for a national pro-Palestine demonstration taking place in the capital this weekend ...

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Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry to consider application for recusal of chairman

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

The National (Scotland)

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)

'Scotland is not an island of strangers', says Humza Yousaf at Stop Reform summit

FORMER First Minister Humza Yousaf slammed Labour’s immigration crackdowns and the rise of Reform UK in a speech in Glasgow on Saturday...

Evening Standard

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’.

The National (Scotland)

Chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry considers quitting in impartiality row

THE chair of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry will consider whether he should step down after police officers questioned his impartiality.

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