Former judge resigns as chair of Sheku Bayoh death inquiry
Summary
Lord Bracadale, a former judge, has stepped down as the leader of the investigation into the death of Sheku Bayoh. Concerns about his impartiality were raised by the Scottish Police Federation, leading to his resignation. The inquiry is examining Mr. Bayoh's death after being restrained by the police and whether race played a role.Key Facts
- Sheku Bayoh died in May 2015 after police restrained him in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
- Six police officers were involved in restraining Mr. Bayoh.
- The inquiry is looking into the events leading to Mr. Bayoh's death and possible racial factors.
- Lord Bracadale resigned due to concerns over his impartiality, raised by the Scottish Police Federation.
- A judicial review process began after Bracadale chose to continue leading the inquiry.
- Lord Bracadale led the inquiry from 2020 until his resignation.
- The next steps of the inquiry involve hearing closing submissions and preparing the final report.
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