Call for update on Sheku Bayoh police probe

A Fife MSP has called on the man in charge of a probe into police misconduct over the death of Sheku Bayoh.
By Scott McCartney
Published 17th Sep 2020, 16:36 BST
Sheku Bayoh.Sheku Bayoh.
Sheku Bayoh.

Scottish Green MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife Mark Ruskell has written to the Lord Advocate for an update on proceedings promised to the family of Kirkcaldy man Sheku Bayoh, who died in custody.

Mr Ruskell raised the issue with the Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf, who advised him to contact the Lord Advocate directly.

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Mr Ruskell said: “The inquiry led by Lord Bracadale is welcome and must be able to get the full picture from all involved.

“But there is clearly confusion around the status of misconduct proceedings.

"The Cabinet Secretary advised me to write to the Lord Advocate, so if there is any hold up on behalf of the Crown Office then he must liaise with Police Scotland as soon as possible, as there is no indication that proceedings have commenced.

“Another delay of two or three years would be deeply unfair for the family impacted by this tragedy.”