Merseyside Police needs to review its training after a man’s drug-related death shortly after his arrest, the police watchdog has said. Antony Hughes, 27, of Knowsley, died in February 2012.
Month: January 2014
Why so many find the Mark Duggan verdict hard to accept
You learn as a barrister that it is usually very unwise to second-guess a jury. However unpalatable or surprising a verdict might be, you respect a jury’s conclusions and you move on. But, in the days following the verdict of lawful killing in the Mark Duggan inquest, two people have explained to me in compelling terms why they find that so difficult in this case.
Liberating media : Ken Fero
The power of film to document stories, inspire action and agitate for change has run hand in hand with revolutionary cells, social struggles and mass movements. One of the critical points of our current situation is a rupture within our communities that prevents the support of independent media producers.
Family of man who died in custody meet health minister
The family of an Exeter man who died after being restrained in police custody have met with the minister with responsibility for mental health services. Thomas Orchard’s family joined those of three other young men who died following restraint by police for what was described as a “highly significant meeting” with Norman Lamb.
Police charged over shooting of Anthony Grainger
A police marksman who shot dead an unarmed man will not face charges, prosecutors announced on Thursday, prompting fury from the dead man’s family, who said the decision showed there was “no justice in this country”.
Tribute Feature: Simon de Banya & Waris Dirie
Remembrance and tribute articles are added to the 4WardEver website as often as possible. They will chart some of the heroes and sheroes of our times, and cases of significance that have shaped society’s development, history and judiciary.
4WardEver… 8 years on the campaign trail
In 2014 4WardEver Campaign UK celebrates 8 years of its work to provide a one-stop-resource for profiles, news, and event details, useful information, appeals, and more in relation to deaths and abuse whilst in custody; including the death penalty, other injustices and human rights abuses in the United Kingdom and internationally.
4WardEverUK research & reports archive
The 4WardEverUK volunteer team have archived all articles dealing with research or reports making it easier for our visitors to find the information they are looking for.
