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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

Signing event to be held for acclaimed witch trial book

A chance to meet the women who have been campaigning for justice for Scotland’s “witches” is on offer this coming weekend

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Covid bereaved families want ‘answers, accountability and apology’

Dr Claire Mitchell spoke on behalf of the Scottish Covid Bereaved group at the inquiry in London on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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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 National (Scotland)

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’.

The Independent UK

David Cameron heckled 'shame on you' after defending Tory cuts at Covid Inquiry

David Cameron faced questions over the austerity cuts to public services under his leadership between 2010 and 2016 as he became the first politician to be grilled by the Covid Inquiry

Daily Mirror

Grieving Scots son says Covid-death dad 'as good as euthanised' as UK Inquiry opens

Bill Jolly is furious that his dad, William, was discharged from hospital to his care home with coronavirus in 2020.

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Nicola Sturgeon asked to give evidence at UK Covid-19 inquiry

NICOLA Sturgeon will be invited to give evidence at the inquiry looking into the UK's response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The National (Scotland)

UK Covid-19 inquiry to request that Nicola Sturgeon should give evidence

The inquiry will hold hearings in Scotland early next year as part of Baroness Hallett’s investigation into the response to the virus.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry told death of 'black Muslim' man in custody would 'automatically' create tension

Chief Superintendent Nicola Shepherd told the inquiry that she recognised that the fact that Sheku Bayoh was black and a Muslim could have potential to raise concern in those communities.

Daily Record

Death in custody of black man would automatically lead to tension, inquiry told

An inquiry into the circumstances around Mr Bayoh’s death is continuing.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

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.

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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

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Olympian Eilish McColgan to be awarded honorary degree

ATHLETICS star Eilish McColgan is to be given an honorary degree by a Scottish university.

The Independent UK

Olympic star Eilish McColgan to be given honorary degree

The 31-year-old, who competed for team GB in the 2012 London Olympics, is set to be awarded a Doctor of Laws degree.

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