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A Fatal Accident Inquiry is a public hearing in Scotland that investigates how a person died to learn and consider what might be done to prevent similar deaths in future. Families usually first hear about the process after a loved one has died in custody, in a workplace accident, or in another setting where the… View Article
The UK COVID-19 Inquiry, chaired by Baroness Heather Hallett, has now published the Module 4 report on vaccines and therapeutics. This module considers and makes recommendations on a range of issues relating to the development of Covid-19 vaccines and the implementation of the vaccine rollout programme in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Key aspects… View Article
Statement following the families of Katie Allan & William Lindsay meeting with the CEO of the Scottish Prison Service Theresa Medhurst and Deputy CEO Linda Pollock – Aamer Anwar – Solicitor on behalf the families: “Today we met with the heads of the Scottish Prison Service. At the start of the meeting, I said to… View Article
JOINT STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY OF SHEKU BAYOH & THE CHIEF CONSTABLE Almost 10 years after the death of Sheku Bayoh, his family have resolved the civil action first raised in May 2018, against the Chief Constable of Police Scotland. On the 28th of February, Chief Constable Jo Farrell met with members of… View Article
Public inquires are designed to establish the facts involved in matters of public interest, often involving the malpractice or negligence of public officials, bodies, or government groups. Some of the most famous ever public inquiries include the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the Chilcott Inquiry (Iraq Inquiry), and the still ongoing Covid-19 inquiry. Public inquires are essential… View Article
There are currently over 15 active public inquires taking place in the UK. Many of these will conclude in 2025, whilst others may take far longer, investigating a wide range of complex issues from Undercover Policing to extrajudicial killings in Afghanistan. We have picked out 5 of these inquiries to keep a close eye on… View Article