The independent Public Inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh, who died after being restrained by police in Kirkaldy, will begin next Monday, November 30.
The Inquiry will be led by the Right Honourable Lord Bracadale with assistance from two assessors, Michael Fuller and Raju Bhatt, who were chosen in part for their experience with race and diversity issues in the justice system.
Sheku Bayoh died after being restrained by police in Kirkaldy
The appointments were made after consultation with Mr. Bayoh’s family, Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Federation, and the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner.
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf said in a statement: “The family of Mr Bayoh have shown remarkable dignity and perseverance during their five-year wait for an inquiry into the death of Sheku. I hope that today’s announcement gives them comfort and reassurance that the circumstances surrounding his death will be examined in a public and transparent manner.
“Lord Bracadale and I worked closely together in selecting the assessors and we agreed that Mr Fuller and Mr Bhatt would provide extensive levels of experience and expertise to the Inquiry.
“The formal start of the Inquiry is a key milestone and I am confident the assessors will ably assist the chair to consider issues relevant to the Terms of Reference.”
The Inquiry will examine the circumstances leading up to the death of My Bayoh, the post incident management process and subsequent investigation. The inquiry will also establish the extent to which Mr Bayoh’s actual or perceived race played a part in events, if any.”
An opening statement will be made by Lord Bracadale on the Inquiry’s website when it goes live on Monday.
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