The very first ever National Mikey Powell Memorial Family Fund (NMPMFF) grant round closed on 7 September 2020, acknowledging the anniversary of Mikey Powell’s death.
Tag: Campaigners
Campaigners alarmed at College of Policing’s ‘Protection after police contact deaths’ policy
Families of custody death victims and campaign groups have raised concerns about the College of Policing’s recent announcement of a ‘Protection after police contact deaths’ policy in conjunction with the Police Federation.
Christopher Alder’s sister plans new legal challenge after ‘deeply disturbing’ evidence
The sister of Christopher Alder who died in police custody is continuing her long battle for justice for her brother, with plans to launch a legal challenge against South Yorkshire Police.
The case for non-means tested legal aid (address the imbalance)
There’s been 1750+ deaths in custody or following police contact in the UK since 1990. The police have never been held accountable for these killings. In recent months, there has been increasing scrutiny on policing.
How ‘excited delirium’ is misused to justify police brutality
“I am concerned about excited delirium or whatever.” These were the words spoken by a fellow police officer as Derek Chauvin knelt on George Floyd’s neck for the final eight minutes of his life.
Taser trauma: an increasingly British phenomenon
An IRR News researcher speaks to scholars and campaigners across the country about the disproportionate use of Tasers on over-policed BME communities, as the IOPC announces an inquiry into police discrimination.
Unarmed man is shot 18 times, his unborn child also died, family is suing
The CHP fired at least 40 gunshots at the vehicle at a time when Mr. Burris contends that “no officer or civilian was in any danger,” nor does he believe that they had “reason to believe anyone inside the vehicle was armed.
French protesters mark death of black man in police custody
Singing “No justice, no peace” thousands of protesters marched through a Paris suburb to mark the fourth anniversary of the death of a black man whose case has mobilized anger against police brutality.
