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Blair blocked race equality strategy following Stephen Lawrence report

Tony Blair blocked proposals for an ambitious race equality strategy following the inquiry report into the racist killing of the black teenager Stephen Lawrence in south-east London in 1993, according to newly released government papers. The ...

30 Dec 2021 at 01:25

Inquiry calls over failures linked to sixth Stephen Lawrence murder suspect

An independent inquiry should examine the Metropolitan Police’s bungled handling of information about a sixth suspect in the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, according to MPs. Labour’s Clive Efford said the police were “expert… at ...

12 Jul 2023 at 17:32

Father of Stephen Lawrence hits out at decision to bring son’s body back to UK

The father of Stephen Lawrence has said he is appalled at the decision to return his son’s body to the UK 31 years after his murder. It comes after Baroness Lawrence, the 18-year-old’s mother, said his family had decided to “bring ...

02 Aug 2024 at 15:48

Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect

The best friend of Stephen Lawrence said he could have identified the sixth suspect in a line-up if he was given the opportunity and has accused police of sabotaging the investigation. Duwayne Brooks was there when five or six ...

02 Jul 2023 at 03:46

Lawyer for Stephen Lawrence’s mother writes to Met over ‘corrupt’ officer claims

A lawyer representing the mother of Stephen Lawrence has demanded answers from the Metropolitan Police following allegations a senior officer involved in her son’s murder case was corrupt. Mr Lawrence was murdered in a racist ...

14 Nov 2023 at 16:55

Police spying unit should have been shut down in 1970s, report finds

A secret police unit that spied on hundreds of campaign groups over four decades should have been closed down in the first years of its existence, a report has found. The shadowy actions of the Metropolitan Police Special ...

29 Jun 2023 at 14:22

Chief Constable defends Merseyside Police over ‘institutional racism’ claim

Merseyside’s Chief Constable has defended her force after claims by the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) that it is institutionally racist. Serena Kennedy said she “categorically” does not believe Merseyside ...

05 May 2022 at 13:25

Stephen Lawrence murder ‘exploited’ by Daily Mail for profit, says mother

The mother of Stephen Lawrence says his racist murder was “exploited” by the publisher of the Daily Mail to “generate ‘exclusive’ headlines, sell newspapers and to profit”, the High Court has been told. Baroness Doreen ...

27 Mar 2023 at 19:40

Family to mark 30th anniversary of Stephen Lawrence’s death

The family of Stephen Lawrence will gather in Trafalgar Square to mark the 30th anniversary of his death on Saturday. The murdered teenager’s loved ones will gather for the memorial at St Martin-in-the-Fields church. ...

22 Apr 2023 at 02:45

Anti-racism plan not about being ‘woke or politically correct’, police insist

Police chiefs have insisted that a new plan to tackle racism among officers is not about political correctness or being “woke”. The National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) launched a Police Race Action Plan on Tuesday,...

15 Jun 2022 at 10:45

One of Stephen Lawrence’s killers to face parole hearing

One of Stephen Lawrence’s killers is to face a parole hearing in 2025, the Parole Board has confirmed. David Norris, 48, could face a hearing as early as May this year, but a date is yet to be set. Mr Lawrence, 18, ...

01 Jan 2025 at 11:38

Stephen Lawrence killer denied request to move to open prison

A bid to move one of Stephen Lawrence’s killers to an open prison has been denied. The application for David Norris to serve the rest of his term in a lower security jail was blocked by Justice Secretary Dominic ...

18 May 2022 at 17:35

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