‘Fines for breaking Covid rules were three times more likely to be handed to black people than white people, and seven times more likely to be issued in the poorest areas than the richest, research commissioned for Britain’s police chiefs has revealed.’
The Guardian, 31st May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘There is “troublingly persistent” levels of discrimination against Gypsy, Roma and Travellers (GRT) in the UK, an expert group from Europe’s leading human rights body has found.’
The Guardian, 25th May 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘We hoped Stephen’s death would be the catalyst for real change, but the assurances proved hollow. That explains the policing crisis today.’
The Guardian, 19th April 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Women and children have been failed by the Metropolitan Police, with racism, misogyny, and homophobia at the heart of the force, a blistering review says. Baroness Casey says a “boys’ club” culture is rife and the force could be dismantled if it does not improve.’
BBC News, 21st March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Joint enterprise prosecutions in England and Wales are to be monitored after a legal challenge from campaigners who argued it disproportionately targets black males and young men.’
The Guardian, 16th February 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Ministers must use legislation to address an “unacceptable and inexcusable” failure to address racial disparity in the use of the Mental Health Act, MPs and peers have said.’
The Guardian, 19th January 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The government is publishing a draft Mental Health Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, to modernise the Mental Health Act (MHA) for the 21st century. While the draft Bill has been welcomed by many, there must be more detail and direction on how the new legislation will be implemented at ground level.’
Each Other, 6th December 2022
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Black Londoners are still three times more likely to be stopped and searched than white Londoners, latest figures from the London mayor’s office show.’
BBC News, 5th December 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Metropolitan police has settled a complaint by black brothers who were stopped, searched and handcuffed outside their family home.’
The Guardian, 1st December 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Law Society has said that reforming the Mental Health Act “must be a priority for the government” after annual statistics on the Mental Health Act have revealed that Black British people are still disproportionately affected in terms of detention and treatment compared to white people.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st November 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Last year, 371 people died behind closed doors. We want justice for them – and an end to a cruel, complacent system.’
The Guardian, 30th October
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘It will take more than 125 years before Black people are properly represented within the England and Wales judiciary at the current rate of progress, the Law Society has found.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The family of a vulnerable Black man who died after being tasered by police and then jumping from Chelsea Bridge have threatened to sue the police watchdog.’
The Independent, 18th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The police watchdog is investigating after a Black child was mauled by a police dog as he was detained by armed officers.’
The Independent, 17th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘The Metropolitan Police has been forced to apologise and pay £6,000 to the family of a mixed-race boy who was unlawfully searched and handcuffed, The Independent can reveal.’
The Independent, 12th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Dalian Atkinson’s family have criticised police for taking the life of their loved one and condemned the justice system for taking six years to complete criminal trials of officers involved.’
The Guardian, 28th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Metropolitan police officer who fired the shot that killed 24-year-old Chris Kaba has been suspended from frontline duties, the Metropolitan police have confirmed in a statement.’
The Guardian, 12th September 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Black and Asian people were more likely than white people to be given fines for breaking Covid-19 lockdown rules, police figures for England and Wales suggest.’
The Guardian, 17th August 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
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