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Rangers captain Tavernier ‘vindicated’ after being cleared of dangerous driving

Lawyers for the footballer said he had always believed he had done ‘nothing wrong’.

The Independent UK

Brother of Scots woman who died in prison says authorities 'continue to let down sister'

The families of young Scots who died by suicide in jail have argued that the Scottish Prison Service has not been held accountable over their deaths.

Daily Record

Families feel ‘betrayed’ over Covid-19 inquiry delays, John Swinney hears

Members of the Scottish Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice group met with the Deputy First Minister on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

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Scottish covid inquiry branded a 'sinking ship' by victims' families after judge resigns

Aamer Anwar, who is representing a group of families who lost loved ones to covid, said they would not be party to a "box-ticking exercise".

Daily Record

Majid Haq feeling rare optimism about the future of Scottish cricket

Public comments from Haq and former Scotland teammate Qasim Sheikh prompted an independent review, which discovered 448 instances of institutional racism

The Independent UK

‘Deeply worrying’ that UK Covid-19 inquiry has started but not Scottish one

A solicitor acting on behalf bereaved Scottish families said the resignation of Scottish inquiry chairwoman Lady Poole was ‘deeply worrying’.

The Independent UK

Racist thug threatens to 'blow out brains' of top Scots lawyer in chilling letter

Aamer Anwar, representing the Bayoh family in a public inquiry into his death, revealed how he was sent the death threat after carrying out work in Kirkcaldy.

Daily Record

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Human rights lawyer criticises police over arrest of young Motherwell fan

The 15-year-old was restrained face down and knelt on during an incident last weekend.

Daily Record

Stand-in Cricket Scotland chief Gordon Arthur meets Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh

Former Scotland players Haq and Sheikh have raised far-reaching racism grievances against Cricket Scotland.

The Independent UK

Silence of Scotland’s white cricket players ‘deeply shameful’, says lawyer

THE failure of Scotland’s white players to speak out following a damning report on racism within the sport is “deeply shameful”, according to…

The National (Scotland)

Silence of Scotland’s white players ‘deeply shameful’ claims lawyer

Cricket Scotland has been placed in special measures following the publication of an independent review on Monday.

The Independent UK

Lawyer Aamer Anwar: Cricket Scotland racism is ‘case that’s horrified me most’

Anwar is the solicitor for former Scotland players Majid Haq and Qasim Sheikh, whose allegations prompted the independent report.

The Independent UK

Cricket Scotland board resigns before release of independent racism report

THE board of Cricket Scotland has resigned ahead of the publication of an independent report into racism.

The National (Scotland)

Son of Lockerbie bomber 'deeply disappointed' after Supreme Court judges reject case appeal

Lawyers for the family of the late Abdelbaset al-Megrahi – the only man to be convicted of the bombing of Pan-Am flight flight 103 in 1988 – had been seeking to overturn a ruling by the High Court.

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The Independent UK

Lockerbie bomber’s family ‘deeply disappointed’ by Supreme Court decision

The court refused permission to appeal against an earlier decision by the High Court.

The Guardian - UK

‘I don’t want to live in a society where people are kidnapped from their homes’: the neighbours fighting immigration raids

Across the country Home Office detentions have been thwarted by local people and activists forcing the release of detainees. What’s behind the grassroots backlash?

The National (Scotland)

Bayoh family ‘will not rest till there is justice’ as inquiry stage concludes

THE family of Sheku Bayoh say they “will not rest till there is justice” as the current “block” of evidence hearings concludes.

The National (Scotland)

Rwanda flight grounding 'should have been the end of Tories' cruel policy'

THE grounding of the first flight intended to deport refugees from the UK to Rwanda earlier this week, following a last-minute intervention by the…

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The Guardian - UK

Anger as protesters who blocked UK immigration raid face day in court

Trio arrested for resisting removal of two Indians in Kenmure Street, Glasgow in move that became byword for community spirit

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh inquiry becomes focal point for Black Lives Matter protest

“From Minnesota to Kirkcaldy, Black Lives Matter!” was the chant outside the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry at Capital House in Edinburgh this morning.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh Inquiry: I feared he would finish me off, says ex-police officer

Former police officer Nicole Short said she thought Sheku Bayoh would ‘finish me off’ after she was told he stamped on her head.

The National (Scotland)

Sheku Bayoh arresting officer 'overwhelmed with terror' after being hit on head, inquiry told

A former police officer ran from Sheku Bayoh after being “overwhelmed by terror” before falling to the ground after receiving a blow to the…

Daily Record

Ex-cop tells Sheku Bayoh inquiry she ran after being 'overwhelmed by terror'

Nicole Short was one of the officers responding to 999 calls that Mr Bayoh was carrying a knife in Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife in May 2015.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: Ex-officer says she ran after being ‘overwhelmed by terror’

Former police officer Nicole Short said she felt ‘fearful’ and ‘scared’ when she arrived at the scene of the confrontation with Sheku Bayoh.

The Independent UK

Sheku Bayoh inquiry: We are in this for the long haul, says family lawyer

Protesters took the knee outside Capital House in Edinburgh as the family of Mr Bayoh arrived to hear evidence from the police officers involved.

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