Forensic Architecture speaks to Computer Weekly about how it uses various digital technologies to investigate human rights abuses around the globe, including the the killing of Mark Duggan by police.
Author: Tippa Naphtali
Jury seated in federal trial of former officers in George Floyd’s death
It took a single day to find jurors for the federal trial of the 3 ex-Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday [24 January].
Ahmaud Arbery: Jogger’s murderers sentenced to life in prison
A white father and son convicted of killing a black jogger have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. A jury found both men and their neighbour, guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.
Sean Fitzgerald: Three years after fatal shooting family and friends come together
Family and friends of Sean Fitzgerald held a peaceful protest outside Coventry Police Station today (January 4) to mark three years since his death. He suffered a gunshot wound as officers carried out a raid.
Mumia Abu-Jamal remembers Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s visit on death row
Mumia Abu-Jamal remembers Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who died at the age of 90. Tutu was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for fighting to end apartheid. In 2007, Tutu visited Mumia on death row.
Black History Every Month: Events for action, education and connections
Black event creators are at the forefront of a movement that creates spaces for communities to thrive and enact real change. Eventbrite wants to celebrate them with ‘Black History Every Month.’
Community Based Research: Being Black, Covid-19 and Lockdown
West Bromwich African Caribbean Resource Centre are pleased to announce that with support of the National Lottery and other partners, they’ve produced the Being Black, Covid-19 & Lockdown research study report.
Guidance published for mental health settings to implement restraint law
The government has today published long-awaited guidance to support the implementation of new legislation which seeks to prevent inappropriate use of physical force against mental health patients.
