I can't see any way to read this other than that the Scottish Police Federation (and the Crown Office!) admitting that the killing of #ShekuBayoh was racially motivated.

#ScotPol

https://www.thenational.scot/politics/25572047.cant-see-sheku-bayoh-inquiry-can-salvaged/

Lord Bracadale resigns as Sheku Bayoh Inquiry chair amid concerns over private family meetings

Lord Bracadale has resigned as chairman of the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry after concerns were raised about his impartiality due to private meetings with Mr Bayoh's family. Initially, he refused to recuse himself, but following a judicial review initiated by the Scottish Police Federation (SPF), which repre... [More info]

Lord Bracadale resigns as chair of Sheku Bayoh inquiry amid impartiality concerns

Lord Bracadale has stepped down as the chairperson of the Sheku Bayoh inquiry, more than two months after initially refusing to resign. His resignation comes following scrutiny over his impartiality, raised by the Scottish Police Federation (SPF), which represents rank-and-file police officers. The ... [More info]

The Sheku Bayoh Inquiry restarted yesterday — catch up on previous hearings with our podcast, Sheku Bayoh: The Inquiry.

Available on all podcast platforms: https://theferret.scot/audio-and-podcasts/sheku-bayoh-the-inquiry/ #ShekuBayohInquiry #ShekuBayoh

Racism and misogyny in the Met have been in the news. My colleague Ali Malik draws on his longstanding interest in Police Scotland to say these are problems that need serious attention this side of the border:

https://theconversation.com/police-scotland-the-uks-second-largest-force-is-also-grappling-with-misogyny-and-racism-203812

#Police #Research #Racism #Sexism #Misogyny #Scotland #Met #PoliceScotland #ShekuBayoh #Accountability #Criminology #Democracy