This event will be looking at some of the elements that led to the Mental Health Use of Force Act (Seni’s Law) being passed through parliament last year and how various agencies have responded to this significant development.
Author: Larry Fedja
Dr David Baker: Custody Deaths Research – first article published
During 2017, 4WardEver UK and the United Families & Friends Campaign had put their support behind new research conducted by Dr David Baker of Coventry University, examining custody deaths from the viewpoint of the affected families.
Justine Damond’s family agree $20m settlement over shooting death
The city of Minneapolis agreed to a $20 million settlement with the family of a woman shot dead by a police officer who was convicted of murder, lawmakers announced on Friday.
Families of prisoners who killed themselves express their anger
A report by the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman notes: “We are concerned that healthcare staff at Chelmsford did not fully understand the correct process for transferring prisoners under the Mental Health Act.
Forty years on, Southall demands justice for killing of Blair Peach
Campaigners are demanding a fresh inquiry into the death of protester Blair Peach during a demonstration held to prevent the National Front holding a meeting in Southall, west London, 40 years ago this week.
Deepcut: Pte Geoff Gray’s mother claims son ‘murdered’
The family of a 17-year-old soldier found shot dead at Deepcut barracks have made fresh claims they believe he was murdered. Pte Geoff Gray’s mother also voiced doubts a second inquest due to begin in Surrey would bring any answers.
Leroy Medford police custody death inquest focuses on 15 hours
An inquest into the death of a man who died an hour after collapsing in police custody will focus on the 15 hours following his arrest. Leroy Junior Medford was taken to hospital after being arrested in Reading but was discharged the same day.
Remembering Trayvon on what would have been his 24th birthday
February 5th would have been Trayvon Martin’s 24th birthday. People took to social media with an outpouring of support honoring him. The teen’s death marked a call of urgency to Blacks to continue to fight for their lives.
