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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’.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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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.

The Independent UK

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 National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

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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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Daily Record

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 Independent 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?

The Guardian - UK

Bayoh family ‘will not rest till there is justice’ as inquiry stage concludes

THE family of Sheku Bayoh say they “will not rest till there is justice” as the current “block” of evidence hearings concludes.

The National (Scotland)

Rwanda flight grounding 'should have been the end of Tories' cruel policy'

THE grounding of the first flight intended to deport refugees from the UK to Rwanda earlier this week, following a last-minute intervention by the…

The National (Scotland)

Anger as protesters who blocked UK immigration raid face day in court

Trio arrested for resisting removal of two Indians in Kenmure Street, Glasgow in move that became byword for community spirit

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Sheku Bayoh inquiry becomes focal point for Black Lives Matter protest

“From Minnesota to Kirkcaldy, Black Lives Matter!” was the chant outside the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry at Capital House in Edinburgh this morning.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry: I feared he would finish me off, says ex-police officer

Former police officer Nicole Short said she thought Sheku Bayoh would ‘finish me off’ after she was told he stamped on her head.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh arresting officer 'overwhelmed with terror' after being hit on head, inquiry told

A former police officer ran from Sheku Bayoh after being “overwhelmed by terror” before falling to the ground after receiving a blow to the…

Daily Record

Ex-cop tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry she ran after being 'overwhelmed by terror'

Nicole Short was one of the officers responding to 999 calls that Mr Bayoh was carrying a knife in Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife in May 2015.

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The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Ex-officer says she ran after being ‘overwhelmed by terror’

Former police officer Nicole Short said she felt ‘fearful’ and ‘scared’ when she arrived at the scene of the confrontation with Sheku Bayoh.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: We are in this for the long haul, says family lawyer

Protesters took the knee outside Capital House in Edinburgh as the family of Mr Bayoh arrived to hear evidence from the police officers involved.

The National (Scotland)

Festival marks day Scottish community stood up to Home Office

THE Kenmure Street Festival of Resistance was held on the Southside of Glasgow on Friday and yesterday.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh’s sisters speak out as public inquiry into his death begins

THE sister of Sheku Bayoh has told how she no longer feels safe in Scotland after her brother died in police custody.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh: Family of black man who died in custody accuse police of ‘racism and incompetence’

‘Taking the knee and Black Lives Matter will mean nothing if Scotland fails to support justice for Sheku,’ lawyer says

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh’s sisters speak out at start of public inquiry into his death

Kadi Johnson said she no longer felt safe in Scotland after the death of her brother seven years ago.

Daily Record

What happened to Sheku Bayoh as public inquiry into his death in custody begins

The 31-year-old died after being restrained by officers near his home in Kirkcaldy in 2015.

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