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New lawyers appointed as counsel to Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry

Lord Brailsford, the inquiry’s chairman, appointed four leading lawyers to act as counsel.

The Independent UK

Lord Brailsford ‘pressed reset button’ on Covid-19 inquiry, families say

The new chairman of Scotland’s Covid-19 inquiry held a two-hour meeting with families of those who lost their lives to the virus.

The Independent UK

Inquiry chairman needs to restore trust, Covid group solicitor says

Families of those who lost loved ones to coronavirus will meet the Scottish inquiry’s new chairman on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Aamer Anwar hopes 'thousands' will give Sheku Bayoh's family support when inquiry ends

The 31-year-old died in handcuffs and sustained multiple injuries after officers responded to calls from the public about a man brandishing a knife on a Sunday morning in 2015.

Daily Record

Call for 'thousands' to turn out to mark end of inquiry into Sheku Bayoh's death

THE lawyer representing the family of a man who died in police custody has said he hopes “thousands” of people will turn out at the end of the…

The National (Scotland)

Anti-racism march to take place in Glasgow city centre today

Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar and the sister of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnston will speak at the event

Glasgow Live

Sister tells vigil of racist abuse as Sheku Bayoh death inquiry resumes

Kadi Johnson thanked people for their support.

The Independent UK

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Rangers captain James Tavernier 'vindicated' after being cleared of dangerous driving

THE lawyer for Rangers captain James Tavernier said his client feels “completely vindicated” after he was cleared of driving dangerously in…

The National (Scotland)

Rangers captain James Tavernier ‘vindicated’ after being cleared of dangerous driving

Lawyers for the footballer said he had always believed he had done ‘nothing wrong’

Evening Standard

Rangers captain Tavernier ‘vindicated’ after being cleared of dangerous driving

Lawyers for the footballer said he had always believed he had done ‘nothing wrong’.

The Independent UK

Brother of Scots woman who died in prison says authorities 'continue to let down sister'

The families of young Scots who died by suicide in jail have argued that the Scottish Prison Service has not been held accountable over their deaths.

Daily Record

Families feel ‘betrayed’ over Covid-19 inquiry delays, John Swinney hears

Members of the Scottish Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group met with the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Scottish covid inquiry branded a 'sinking ship' by victims' families after judge resigns

Aamer Anwar, who is representing a group of families who lost loved ones to covid, said they would not be party to a "box-ticking exercise".

Daily Record

Majid Haq feeling rare optimism about the future of Scottish cricket

Public comments from Haq and former Scotland teammate Qasim Sheikh prompted an independent review, which discovered 448 instances of institutional racism

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‘Deeply worrying’ that UK Covid-19 inquiry has started but not Scottish one

A solicitor acting on behalf bereaved Scottish families said the resignation of Scottish inquiry chairwoman Lady Poole was ‘deeply worrying’.

Daily Record

Racist thug threatens to 'blow out brains' of top Scots lawyer in chilling letter

Aamer Anwar, representing the Bayoh family in a public inquiry into his death, revealed how he was sent the death threat after carrying out work in Kirkcaldy.

Daily Record

Human rights lawyer criticises police over arrest of young Motherwell fan

The 15-year-old was restrained face down and knelt on during an incident last weekend.

The Independent UK

Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

Former Scotland players Haq and Sheikh have raised far-reaching racism grievances against Cricket Scotland.

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The National (Scotland)

Silence of Scotland’s white cricket players ‘deeply shameful’, says lawyer

THE failure of Scotland’s white players to speak out following a damning report on racism within the sport is “deeply shameful”, according to…

The Independent UK

Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer

Cricket Scotland has been placed in special measures following the publication of an independent review on Monday.

The Independent UK

Lawyer Aamer Anwar: Cricket Scotland racism is ‘case that’s horrified me most’

Anwar is the solicitor for former Scotland players Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh, whose allegations prompted the independent report.

The National (Scotland)

Cricket Scotland board resigns before release of independent racism report

THE board of Cricket Scotland has resigned ahead of the publication of an independent report into racism.

Daily Record

Son of Lockerbie bomber 'deeply disappointed' after Supreme Court judges reject case appeal

Lawyers for the family of the late Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – the only man to be convicted of the bombing of Pan-Am flight flight 103 in 1988 – had been seeking to overturn a ruling by the High Court.

The Independent UK

Lockerbie bomber’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Supreme Court decision

The court refused permission to appeal against an earlier decision by the High Court.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want to live in a society where people are kidnapped from their homes’: the neighbours fighting immigration raids

Across the country Home Office detentions have been thwarted by local people and activists forcing the release of detainees. What’s behind the grassroots backlash?

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