Sheku Bayoh

Lord Bracadale has chaired the inquiry since it began its work in November 2020. Picture: PA

Sheku Bayoh inquiry plunged into doubt amid police union bias concerns

Undated family handout photo of Sheku Bayoh

Family of Sheku Bayoh reach out-of-court settlement with police

A protest march in Glasgow over the death of Sheku Bayoh after he was restrained on the ground by police officers in Kirkcaldy in 2015 (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Chief Constable right to act over Bayoh case against police officers Tom Wood

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Supporters of Skehu Bayoh outside Capital House, Edinburgh, where the inquiry is taking place into the death of Sheku Bayoh who died in May 2015 after he was restrained by officers responding to a call in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

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Chief Constable Iain Livingstone made the comments at a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority

Chief Constable states Police Scotland is 'institutionally racist'

Sheku Bayoh

Struggle against restraints may have played role in Bayoh’s death, inquiry hears

Entanglement is more than blood, 2022, by Alberta Whittle PIC: National Galleries of Scotland

Art review: Alberta Whittle, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh

Sheku Bayoh

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Police told partner ‘a black male has been found dead’

The sister of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnston (centre) and Human rights lawyer Aamer Anwar (centre right) during a anti-racism and anti-fascist march in Glasgow. The inquiry into the death of a man who was restrained by police will hear from his family for the first time as hearings resume on Tuesday.

Family of Sheku Bayoh to give evidence at inquiry into his death for first time

Lawyers involved in the Sheku Bayoh inquiry have been reprimanded for inappropriate use of mobile phones in the hearing room.

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

Sisters of Sheku Bayoh, Kadi Johnson (left) and Kosna Bayoh (right) outside Capital House in Edinburgh, ahead of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

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

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Sheku Bayoh.

Nurse ‘scared’ by Sheku Bayoh fought to save his life in hospital, probe hears

Sheku Bayoh. The family of a man who died in police custody have said he is "Scotland's George Floyd" as the inquiry into his death gets underway on Tuesday. Bayoh died in May 2015 after he was restrained by officers responding to a call in Kirkcaldy, Fife.

Sheku Bayoh lawyer slams police for 'dishonesty, racism and incompetence'

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Lament for Sheku Bayoh

EIF theatre review: Lament for Sheku Bayoh

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Hannah Lavery: 'My way in is to ask, who is at the edges, in the silence?'

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Images Jamal Yussuff-Adelakun created with his daughter, Lola, form part of the Black Lives Matter Mural Trail

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Thousands of Scots join anti-racism protests

A sign alternatively naming Wilson Street 'Rosa Parks Street' and Glassford Street 'Fred Hampton Street' in Glasgow. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Black Lives Matter: Anti-racism campaigners rename streets across Glasgow

Sheku Bayoh died in 2015 aged 32 while in police custody.

Sister of man who died in custody in Fife calls for virtual Floyd protests

Sheku Bayoh died in police custody

Sheku Bayoh death inquiry to investigate whether race was a factor

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Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has announced a statutory public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh, who died while in police custody.

Sheku Bayoh death: Public inquiry will be held into death in custody of Fife man

Scotland's Makar Jackie Kay has been one of a number of people to speak out about racism in Scotland in recent weeks (Picture: Toby Williams)

Racism in arts world puts spotlight on Scotland’s claims to be inclusive – Brian...

Lament for Sheku Bayoh starring (from left to right) Patricia Panther, Saskia Ashdown and Courtney Stoddart. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Stage play inspired by Sheku Bayoh to examine Scotland’s racist underbelly

Lawyer says race was ‘elephant in the room’ throughout Sheku Bayoh case

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Three years is too long for Sheku's family to wait for answers

Sheku Bayoh, who died in police custody two years ago. Picture: SWNS

Sheku Bayoh's family pledge to '˜keep fighting for answers'

Aamer Anwar is standing for rector at Glasgow University. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Aamer Anwar bids to become Glasgow University rector

Sheku Bayoh, who died in police custody in May 2015. Picture: PA Wire

Sheku Bayoh '˜took zombie drug' before he died in custody

Sheku Bayoh. Picture: HeMedia

'˜Officer in relationship with criminal' when hurt in Bayoh arrest

Picture: John Devlin

Man dies after being pepper sprayed by police

Sheku Bayoh

Officer involved in death of Sheku Bayoh '˜may never stand trial'

Family members of Sheky Bayoh launch a campaign on his behalf last year. Picture: John Devlin

Chris Marshall: Still too early to judge Pirc's effectiveness

Aamer Anwar with the family of Asad Shah, the shopkeeper who was murdered in Glasgow and whose funeral was held yesterday. Picture: John Devlin

Lawyer Aamer Anwar receives death threats after Muslim unity call

The Pirc is investigating Sheku Bayoh's death which has sparked protests at his funeral and saw his family taking their case to the Scottish Parliament. Picture: George Mcluskie

Police officers '˜losing confidence' in police watchdog

New Police Scotland chief Phil Gormley. Picture: PA

Chris Marshall: New Police boss should hit ground running
WHEN Police Scotland’s new chief constable takes up his post next month, he will be hoping for a quieter 12 months than his predecessor was forced to endure.

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Leaders: Police Scotland must get over annus horribilis

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Sheku Bayoh. Picture: PA

Call for public inquiry into death of Sheku Bayoh

Police are warning people to be vigilant

Leader: Latest criticism of Police Scotland offers little new

Mikaeel Kular's father denies fighting with Sheku Bayoh before his death in police custody. Picture: PA

Sheku Bayoh death: Mikaeel’s father denies fight

Sheku Bayoh. Picture: HEMEDIA

Mikaeel’s father denies fight with tragic Sheku Bayoh

Lord Advocate Frank Mulholland has appealed for calm. Picture: Stuart Cobley

Lord advocate appeals for calm in Sheku Bayoh case

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Kenny MacAskill in Twitter row over Sheku Bayoh case

Sheku Bayoh. Picture: HeMedia

Sheku Bayoh ‘fought with Mikaeel Kular’s father’

The family of Sheku Bayoh with the family's solicitor, Aamer Anwar. Picture:

Neil Hanna

Sheku Bayoh officer ‘hates black people’ says family

The family with solicitor, Aamer Anwar. Picture:

Neil Hanna

Sheku Bayoh family watch CCTV of his last moments

Police Scotland has had a difficult few months under Sir Stephen House's leadership. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Chris Marshall: Tough job awaits new police chief

David Mulligan, a diabetic, has claimed he was denied medication while in police custody. Picture: John Jeffay/Cascade

Diabetic ‘denied medication’ in police custody

The family of Sheku Bayoh will meet with Sir Stephen House, Police Scotland's chief constable, later today. Picture: John Devlin

Sheku Bayoh family meet Chief Constable Stephen House

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