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Swinney willing to meet with Sheku Bayoh family after inquiry chairman quits

The First Minister spoke after Lord Bracadale stood down from his position.

Evening Standard

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

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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

Chairman of Sheku Bayoh Inquiry decides against recusing himself

Lord Bracadale has refused an application for him to step down from the Scottish Police Federation, Pc Craig Walker and Nicole Short.

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh family in ‘brutally honest’ meeting with Police Scotland chief

It came after Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes rejected their request to extend the remit of the inquiry examining his death.

Evening Standard

Forbes urged to allow Sheku Bayoh inquiry to examine decision not to prosecute

The Bayoh family’s lawyer said if it cannot do so, the inquiry ‘is not fit for purpose’.

Evening Standard

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)

Why are Scotland’s new hate crime laws prompting concern?

Legislation on hate crime came into force on April 1 – its supporters insist it gets the balance right between protecting individuals and freedom of speech

Evening Standard

Sheku Bayoh inquiry lawyer allegedly watched World Cup game during session

Gordon Jackson KC, representing three police officers, alleged to have started watching match as evidence was given

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer in Sheku Bayoh inquiry slammed for watching football on phone in court

A legal representative attending the inquiry appeared to be watching a football match while the inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh was sitting on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry told off for ‘watching football on phone’

Chair Lord Bracadale said the incident on Wednesday was an ‘egregious’ example of the inappropriate use of mobile phones.

The Guardian - UK

Lawyers at Sheku Bayoh inquiry upbraided for watching football

Counsel for family of man who died in police custody complain to chair after sounds of match interrupt hearing

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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The Guardian - UK

Sheku Bayoh’s family facing ‘despicable’ racism, says inquiry chair

Lord Bracadale, leading inquiry into Bayoh’s death in custody in Fife, says abuse ‘may amount to hate crime’

The Independent UK

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

Kadi Johnson thanked people for their support.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

‘Insufficient detail’ to match mark on Pc’s vest to Bayoh’s boots, inquiry told

Sheku Bayoh, 31, died while being restrained by police in Fife in May 2015.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Forensics expert found ‘nothing of relevance’ on Pc’s vest

The inquiry has been told by other officers that Pc Nicole Short was stamped on by the 31-year-old.

The Independent UK

Officer felt ‘horrific’ after realising Sheku Bayoh was unconscious – inquiry

It emerged at the hearing that the same officer attended a wedding with Mr Bayoh two years before his death in 2015.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Handcuffs may have hindered CPR compressions, says doctor

Dr Gillian Pickering was in charge of the A&E team which tried to resuscitate Mr Bayoh.

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