Public Inquiry Launched into Death of Black Man in Scottish Police Custody

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    Pro-establishment narrative

    Police Scotland has long been working to establish a reformed system. While enormously challenging, progress has been made and will continue. The true test of reform is whether operational failings are subjected to critical review, as is being done with Bayoh's case.

    Establishment-critical narrative

    Sheku Bayoh is Scotland's George Floyd but without justice. His family had to fight for this inquiry due to police and Crown Office incompetence, dishonesty, and racism. The real test is whether the country will act to ensure that true change takes place in an unaccountable, all-powerful justice system.


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