Today I attended last day of the FAI into William Lindsay and Katie Allan, two young people who died in the care of Polmont prison. As we await Sheriff’s findings the question that cries out is why on earth they were imprisoned in the first place & the urgency for alternatives.

Inquest jury finds failings by prison and probation services and Metropolitan Police contributed to Ms Aleena's death. Her Aunt said the failings were "a damning reflection of our state services that are meant to protect us and were meant to protect Zara”. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

A real privilege to spend an evening watching moving, tender, funny and thought provoking short films and plays. Some real talent on show. Made by WAC Pro. citz.co.uk/participate/yo… Citizens Theatre GMAC Film

As 3 families await conclusions of inquiries into their child’s death in Polmont, another child dies. Shamefully this is both preventable & predictable whilst we still lock up people in unsafe prisons despite clear knowledge of their danger. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The truth about this unsolved murder is finally coming to light. Here’s what it reveals about racism in Britain | Mark Olden theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Recommendations from inquiries & inquests into state related deaths disappear into the ether in absence of an oversight mechanism to monitor progress & ensure accountability and action. ⁦Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice UK⁩ ⁦INQUEST⁩ ⁦Grenfell United⁩ theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

We alongside a coalition of 40 organisations have written to Keir Starmer to address the lack of accountability, transparency & action on recommendations arising from deaths. The Government must act now to ensure change & protect lives. Read our letter bit.ly/3zTe4pN

"She didn't want to die. She had hopes and dreams and wanted to live." Channel 4 News spoke to Sarah Boothby and Sean O'Neill, the parents to Maeve, who died in 2021 at the age of 27 after suffering with ME since her early teens. Maeve's inquest began today in Exeter.

POLICE MISCONDUCT: A Thames Valley police officer has been fired for gross misconduct for his use of “excessive force” on Brian Ringrose

Three years ago today, Government of Malta 🇲🇹 recvd the report of the public inquiry into Daphne’s assassination. The crucial recommendations have still not been implemented, leaving journalists at risk. #Malta urgently needs to effectively implement extensive reforms. daphne.foundation/en/2024/07/29/…

“From our perspective, it seems that he had stolen the identity of a deceased young Black boy, and his work undercover contributed to undermining the investigation into the racist murder of another Black boy.”#spycops theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

We are the many, you are the few! From Cable Street in 1930s to Brick Lane in 90’s & once again all over the country - it’s been the working class - black, brown & white - that have stood against the fascists - even when our media & politicians were backing hatred. #Walthamstow

The Home Secretary has thanked entirely the wrong group for protecting and supporting local communities. The clue is in the photo

A snapshot of the work the INQUEST community are doing to hold the state to account for state related deaths, address social and racial injustice and to drive meaningful social change for a more equal and safer society.

Despite deaths and repeated promises of change, child prisons remain inherently cruel and harmful. We need to close them down and invest in communities and therapeutic care, protection and support for children. ⁦Article 39⁩ ⁦INQUEST⁩ theguardian.com/society/articl…

16 years today my brother Sean was killed by Brixton Police officers following excessive restraint. Never Forgotten. I stand firm in the struggle for speaking truth to power. RIP Sean ✊🏽🌹🙏🏽 There is no Justice. ourheritage.tv/onthisday/id/2…

“No one in the public inquiry ever gave us the truth…they engaged in a carousel of blame-pointing”. Thoughts with the Grenfell bereaved and survivors as they await the final report. Another key moment in their search for justice and accountability. theguardian.com/uk-news/articl…

“No command, system or man can close the mouth of an Afghan woman,” Afghan women sing in defiance of Taliban laws silencing their voices. #myvoiceisnotforbidden #NotoTaliban theguardian.com/world/article/…

Ofsted’s initial response appears defensive and complacent rather than reflective and self-critical," Familiar response of public bodies after state related deaths, more concerned with reputation management than learning.⁦⁦Hillsborough Law Now⁩ bbc.com/news/articles/…

Our response to today's publication of the Grenfell Inquiry Phase 2 Report