Deaths in custody7 Jul 2025Inquest finds police officer who shot Aboriginal teen was racistKumanjayi Walker, 19, was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe in Australia in 2019.7 Jul 202516 Jun 2025Man dies in police custody after night in cellThe man, aged in his 30s, dies after being held at Bournemouth police station.16 Jun 202527 Mar 2025Death in custody inquiries guaranteed legal aidJustice Secretary Angela Constance is using existing ministerial powers to remove means-testing for legal aid in such cases.27 Mar 20253 Feb 2025Police withdraw legal action over Bayoh inquiryThe force has dropped plans for a judicial review of calls to extend the remit of the investigation.3 Feb 20252 Feb 2025Police challenge Sheku Bayoh inquiry extensionSheku Bayoh died after being restrained while in police custody in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on 3 May 2015.2 Feb 202522 Jan 2025PCs cleared of ignoring man's 'I can't breathe'Kevin Clarke's family say they are "deeply disappointed" by the misconduct panel's decision.22 Jan 202526 Oct 2024Thousands march over riots and deaths in custodyThe protests included one remembering those who died in custody, and another supporting riot participants.26 Oct 202417 Oct 2024CPS 'promised not to prosecute' over custody deathThe sister of Christopher Alder, a black man who died in custody, makes fresh claims in a new book.17 Oct 202411 Sep 2024Man jailed over his mother's death dies in prisonDavid Holyoak died while in custody, six months after being found guilty of manslaughter.11 Sep 2024...
