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UFFC 20th Anniversary conference and rally (held October 2018)
This year the United Families marked the 20th year of the annual rally and protest by also holding a conference on 26 October, followed by the rally on 27 October from Trafalgar Square to 10 Downing Street. Read more
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Family celebrate lasting legacy as ‘Seni’s Law’ receives Royal Assent
Today the Mental Health (Use of Force) Bill has received Royal Assent in Parliament, eight years after the death of Seni Lewis as a lasting legacy. Known as Seni’s Law, the Bill will increase protections and oversight on use of force in mental health settings. Read more
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No charges for Scottish police over Sheku Bayoh death in custody
Scotland’s chief prosecutor has decided not to charge any police officers over the death of Sheku Bayoh, a trainee gas engineer who died in custody three years ago. Read more
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Mental health triage scheme recognised internationally
A specialist emergency unit which offers immediate assessments to suspected mental health sufferers in the West Midlands has been recognised internationally – Counterparts from Australia visited the region to learn about best practice. Read more
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Memorial Event: Justice Denied – The Life and Times of Joy Gardner
This memorial event is to mark the 25th Anniversary of the death of Joy Gardner. A screening of the Migrant Media film ‘Justice Denied’ first shown on Channel 4 will be followed by contributions to mark this important date. Read more
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IAP analysis on deaths in custody to March 2018
The Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody has published statistical report into deaths in custody – covering the period to March 2018. The report also gives information about incidents of self-harm and assaults in prison. Read more
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