Police
Deaths in custody point to ‘structural racism’ in Britain, says UN panel
28 April 2018The scale of deaths of black people after contact with the police is so high that even United Nations agencies have felt the need to speak out.
New book shows how police failings helped cover up Rotherham abuse
22 April 2018Sammy Woodhouse was key to exposing a child sexual exploitation scandal in Rotherham – and the failures of the police and other authorities to act on abuse.
The spy at the heart of the Lawrence campaign
22 April 2018Days before the 25th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s murder, we learned a little more about how the state used spies to undermine the Lawrence family.
Police officers cleared of misconduct over Adrian McDonald's death in custody
18 April 2018Two cops who previously had misconduct rulings against them in relation to the death of Adrian McDonald have had appeals against the ruling upheld.
Stephen Lawrence’s killing exposed the cops’ racism
17 April 2018The racist murder of Stephen Lawrence and its aftermath changed Britain. A campaign led by his parents forced the state to hold an inquiry into Stephen’s death and the police investigation into it.
What we know, and what we mustn’t forget, about Stephen Lawrence’s murder
17 April 2018A new documentary about the death of Stephen Lawrence and the 25 year fight for justice airs on BBC1 this week. Hassan Mahamdallie watched it
Day of massive strikes planned in France
12 April 2018The seven French trade union federations that called the massive day of public sector strikes and demonstrations on 22 March have called for another day of general action on 22 May.
What’s behind gun and knife crime?
06 April 2018After several recent killings of young people in London, media and politicians have blamed “gangs” and to call for more resources for police. But, as Sarah Bates finds, the roots of the violence lie in deep social problems
Family of Kevin Clarke call for truth about his death
02 April 2018Kevin died after coming into contact with the police on 9 March in Lewisham, south east London.
March demands justice for Christopher Alder
02 April 2018A powerful protest marked 20 years since Christopher's death in police custody in Hull
Janet Alder speaks out - ‘Hold cops to account over deaths in custody’
27 March 2018Twenty years after her brother Christopher Alder died, Janet Alder is still fighting for truth and justice
Campaigners slam undercover policing inquiry and storm out
21 March 2018Campaigners and their legal team have walked out of the inquiry into undercover policing demanding that its chairman Sir John Mitting stand down.
Another black man dies after contact with police
13 March 2018A man has died after coming into contact with the police in Catford, south east London, last Friday.
A legacy of spies’ lies
27 February 2018Intelligence services are neither intelligent nor a service. But the spooks are a dangerous force used to subvert opposition to our rulers
Crime victim says ‘police damaged me the most’
27 February 2018A series of recent scandals have exposed how police mistreat vulnerable people
‘A terrible ordeal because of police’—last Rotherham 12 defendants speak out
16 February 2018Haseeb Alam and Mahroof Sultan walked free last week after an ordeal lasting well over two years.
Victory after case thrown out of court for final two Rotherham 12 defendants
13 February 2018The last two defendants in the Rotherham 12 case walked free on Tuesday—after a police chief was unfit to give evidence.
The Troublemaker - Access to Tory ministers goes to the highest bidders at ball
13 February 2018It was the strongest endorsement of her premiership yet. Unfortunately for Theresa May it did not come from any cabinet minister.
LETTERS: They won’t stop us fighting for solidarity with Palestine
12 February 2018Plus We must defend the NHS, keep cash for the councils and cop spies
No charges for Rashan Charles cop
22 January 2018The police officer who stopped 20 year old Rashan Charles will face no charges over his death, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said.
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