INQUEST has published a new briefing on COVID-19: Protecting people in places of custody and detention. The briefing sets out our immediate concerns around the pandemic, focusing on our areas of expertise.
Custody Deaths & Abuse
As always, court excuses authorities over Eric Whittaker’s death in custody
Correctional Centre officers dismissed Eric Whittaker’s cries for help in the early hours of July 2, 2017. The 35-year-old Gamilaraay man’s pleas first drew their attention at 4.50am. He died shackled to a hospital bed.
Anthony Grainger shooting: Six officers under investigation
Six officers are under investigation by the police watchdog in connection with the fatal shooting of an unarmed man. Anthony Grainger, 36, was in a stolen car when he was shot in the chest by a firearms officer in Culcheth, Cheshire.
Public inquiry launched into death of man shot by police marksman
A public inquiry is being launched into the death of Jermaine Baker, who was shot by a police marksman during an attempt to free a prisoner. Baker, 28, died in 2015 as the result of a single gunshot wound.
Family of UK man who died in police custody criticises watchdog
The family of a man who died in custody last month has criticised the police watchdog for failing to recommend the suspension of officers being investigated over the circumstances of his death.
National Family Fund : Buy your badge today and support the fund
Get your Family Fund badge! When you purchase your badge all the proceeds of sale will go to the National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) to support families affected by custody deaths in the UK.
The family of Lenny McCourt speak at UK Government conference
Dad-of-two Lenny McCourt died after falling ill following his arrest, having been sprayed with an incapacitant, handcuffed, and transported in the back of a police van from his home in Ash Crescent, Seaham, to cells in Peterlee.
Maryland officer charged with murder after fatal shooting of handcuffed man
A Maryland police officer who fatally shot a handcuffed man in the front seat of a police cruiser will face a murder charge, the police chief said Tuesday. The County Police Chief has asked the special investigations team to file multiple charges.
