Doreen Lawrence: övertygelser är inget att fira

ursprungligen av: The Guardian
publicerade: 3rd januari 2012

Stephen Lawrence’s mother, Doreen, sa övertygelse Gary Dobson och David Norris för mordet på hennes son var inte en anledning att fira, säger “Hur kan jag fira när min son ligger begravd?” Speaking outside the Old Bailey in central London, Mrs Lawrence was critical of the original Scotland Yard investigation into Stephen’s death in 1993, säger: “Had the police done their job properly, I would have spent the last 18 years grieving for my son rather than fighting to get his killers to court.”

The victim’s father, Neville, sade att han var “full of joy and relief that two of my son’s killers had been convicted” as a statement was read out by his solicitors.

Mr Lawrence said he was conscious there were five or six attackers that night and that he didn’t think he would “be able to rest until they are brought to justice”.

Stephen Lawrence’s friend Duwayne Brooks, who was with him when he was killed, welcomed the verdicts, writing on Twitter: “Some JUSTICE at last.”

David Cameron said: “I 19 years since his murder, Stephen Lawrence’s family has fought tirelessly for justice. Today’s verdict cannot ease the pain of losing a son. Men, for Doreen and Neville Lawrence, I hope that it brings at least some comfort after their years of struggle.”

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