A former police officer has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd. Many are heralding the ruling as a historic step towards racial justice. But in Australia, one family are still screaming out for accountability.
Author: Gaynor Kuye
George Floyd case reignites calls to tackle racial injustice in UK policing
The conviction of a US police officer for murdering George Floyd has reignited calls to tackle racial injustice in British law enforcement, with campaigners calling for an end to a “culture of impunity”.
Events : Sounds of Resistance – 81 Acts of Exuberant Defiance
Sounds of Resistance is a sound artwork that will take shape over the year. Local artist Felix Taylor will bring together the thoughts, feelings and inspirations of local people, on the past present and future of Brixton.
The Watchmen : State Violence in a Democracy
The role of the police in western society is beginning to be understood and challenged in ways that were inconceivable only a decade ago. The belief in ‘law and order’ and infallibility of the police is now seriously questioned.
Risk factors for suicide in prisons: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Improving assessments and interventions to reduce suicide risk requires updated evidence on risk factors. We aimed to examine risk factors associated with suicide in prisoners.
Thirteen Images from around the world that defined the year 2020
There will never be another year like this one… Applause and anger from balconies as a pandemic rages; military trucks carrying coffins; health care workers in personal protective equipment; and millions marching for racial justice.
Safeguarding board find mental health staff facilitated the self-inflicted death of Laura Davis
A review published today by the Warrington Safeguarding Adults Board has concluded that the self-inflicted death of Laura Davis was facilitated by staff at the inpatient mental health facility, Arbury Court.
Inquest finds failures by multiple services in the self-inflicted death of Sharon Kelly
The inquest into the death of Sharon Kelly concluded yesterday, finding that failings by Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust (EPUT), East of England Ambulance Service and Essex Police contributed to her death.
