Sheku Bayoh Inquiry Resumes

Hearings to take evidence in the inquiry into the death in police custody of Sheku Bayoh, in May 2015, resumed in Edinburgh today. I couldn't attend this morning's vigil due to a longstanding constituency engagement, but I sent a message of solidarity to Sheku's courageous sister, Kadi Johnson, and other family members. 'Friends, I send [...]

2022-11-22T16:15:21+00:00November 22nd, 2022|Anti Racism, Human Rights, Justice, Mental Health|0 Comments

Women’s Health Minister meets staff at the Sandyford Clinic

I am pleased to report that the Women's Health Minister, Maree Todd, visited the Sandyford Clinic and Queen Elizabeth Hospital today to meet staff providing abortion healthcare. I welcome her statement as follows: 'Women must have the right to access abortion without fear or intimidation. And it goes without saying that the same goes for [...]

2022-05-26T15:52:05+00:00May 26th, 2022|Justice, Mental Health, News, sexual health|0 Comments

Sheku Bayoh – Public Inquiry Starts Taking Evidence

The independent public inquiry into the death in police custody of Sheku Bayoh started taking evidence this week. Sheku died at the age of 31 after being restrained by officers in Kirkcaldy, Fife, in 2015. This public inquiry was announced in 2019 by then Justice Cabinet Secretary, Humza Yousaf, after it was confirmed there would [...]

2022-05-10T15:00:01+00:00May 10th, 2022|Justice|0 Comments
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