Deaths in Custody
Habib "Paps" Ullah cops face further questions after inquest
03 March 2015A jury concluded this week that Habib “Paps” Ullah’s death in custody was a result of "misadventure".
Ferguson Solidarity meetings discuss how to get justice
27 January 2015Some 150 people attended the launch of the Ferguson Solidarity tour in Brixton, south London, last Saturday.
Ferguson solidarity tour comes to Britain
20 January 2015Reverend Osagyefo Sekou, a leading figure in the #blacklivesmatter protests in the US, is coming to Britain this week for a Ferguson solidarity tour.
Luton police station shuts as protest demands justice
13 January 2015Luton police station shut down last Sunday as hundreds of people marched through the town calling for justice against police brutality.
Anger at police racism spreads across US
16 December 2014Tens of thousands of people protested in cities across the US last weekend to demand justice for victims of police racism.
Jimmy Mubenga guards cleared of manslaughter
16 December 2014Three G4S guards were found not guilty of the manslaughter of Jimmy Mubenga.
G4S guard testifies in Jimmy Mubenga manslaughter trial
02 December 2014G4S guard Terrence Hughes told London’s High Court that he could not recall hearing Jimmy Mubenga calling, “I can’t breathe”.
Campaigners slam police spies
18 November 2014Organising to fight state repression was the theme of the Defend the Right to Protest national conference last Saturday. Some 200 people came to the event at the Soas university campus in central London.
'I'll keep fighting to find out how my son died in jail'
11 November 2014An inquest showed serious discrepancies in the official account of Marlon McIntosh’s death in Birmingham prison, reports Annette Mackin
Mark Duggan officer is accused of 'misconduct'
28 October 2014A police officer from the anti-gang Operation Trident, who was involved in the events leading to Mark Duggan’s shooting, is being investigated for alleged misconduct.
London protest over deaths in police custody
28 October 2014Some 300 people attended the annual United Families and Friends’ march and vigil in London last Saturday.
Reports round-up
21 October 2014Short reports on Yorkshire Freedom Rides campaign, protesting against deaths in custody, Bolton health anti-privatisation campaign and strikes by prison officers, refuse collectors and train conductors
Family of Habib Ullah vow to fight on after CPS says cops won't face charges
12 August 2014The family of Habib “Paps” Ullah say they will continue fighting after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) announced it will not bring charges over his death.
Families march for Mark Duggan, three years after his killing
05 August 2014Several hundred people marched through Tottenham, north London, to remember Mark Duggan on the third anniversary of his death on Monday of this week.
Decision to prosecute Azelle Rodney officer creates a crisis for the Met - and raises more questions
31 July 2014A firearms officer will be prosecuted for the murder of Azelle Rodney. The announcement is a huge blow for the Metropolitan Police.
New injustice in Christopher Alder case as no cops will face inquiry for using his body for training
29 July 2014Police have admitted they may have used the body of Christopher Alder for “training purposes” for years after his family believed they had buried him.
Herne report into spying protects the police
29 July 2014The Operation Herne report on the conduct of officers from Scotland Yard’s Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) is a whitewash.
News in-brief
22 July 2014Bin workers set for walkout, protest for locked out staff, therapists hail win over harassment, join the vigil for Mark Duggan, activists discuss Egypt repression, Kent music festival stands up to racists
Probe launched into death in custody of Sharmilla Ullah
22 July 2014An investigation has been launched after a 30 year old woman died shortly after being arrested by West Midlands Police on suspicion of shoplifting.
Kingsley Burrell's family vow to fight on to get justice
08 July 2014The sister of Kingsley Burrell vowed to continue fighting for justice after last week’s announcement that no cops will face charges over his death.
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