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‘Supervision’ is not enough; the IPCC must handle this investigation themselves

Police Riding Helmetoriginally by: Jody McIntyre
Independent Blogs – 17th December 2010

When yesterday’s headlines announced that the police would be ‘probing’ my official complaint to the IPCC, after being dragged out of my wheelchair by an officer at Thursday’s student demonstration, some kind of medical examination was the first thought that popped into my mind. But upon closer examination, it becomes evident to me that the IPCC have no interest in getting to the truth of the matter, let alone handing out some kind of justice.

Of course, I will be fully co-operating with the investigation, and will be offering my help in any way possible, but if the IPCC were intent on ensuring this incident was independently and fairly investigated, then they would manage the thing themselves.

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No10 Security refused deaths in custody letter

all credits: David ‘Panda’ Mery
published: 30th October 2010

The United Families and Friends Campaign UFFC, a coalition of families and friends of those who have died in the custody of police, prison and psychiatric hospital officials, organised a procession to Downing Street to give a letter to the Prime Minister. The police refused to let Samantha Rigg-David in Downing Street and they refused to accept it.

The letter was taped to the gate; a copy will be sent by post; it is reproduced below. Whether the decision not to accept the letter was entirely a police operational one or a political one, it showed a shameful lack of respect to those families seeking justice and peace.

The last conviction of a police officer following a death in custody was in 1971 [following the brutal killing of David Oluwale in Leeds].

See the full re-produced letter here >

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Habib Ullah: Long awaited inquest commences

provided by: Justice 4 Habib Ullah Campaign
published: 16th November 2010

Statement from the family of Habib Ullah:

Habib Ullah’s inquest commenced on 6th December, and will run to 15th December 2010 @ the Evreham Centre, Iver near Slough. We are looking for support in key ways:

1) Attend the inquest and pledge your support to come to one sitting – most days there will be a morning and afternoon session. Come and support the family and the campaign.

2) If you cannot attend please put a message of support up on the Facebook page or on the website.

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