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UFFC Annual Rally & Procession 2017 (19 years on)
source: UFFC published: 9 October 2017 Join us for this years annual remembrance procession which takes place on Saturday 28 October 2017. The United Families and Friends Campaign (UFFC) is a national coalition of families and friends of those that have died in the custody of police and prison officers as well as those who… Read more
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Families of people who died in police custody failed by system – report
source: The Guardian published: 4 September 2017 A long-awaited unpublished official report into deaths in police custody says families who have lost loved ones have been failed by the system and recommends far-reaching reforms to the police, justice system and health service, the Guardian has learned. The report, ordered by Theresa May in 2015 while… Read more
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Deaths of black men in custody pose challenge on ‘Stephen Lawrence level’
source: The Guardian published: 3 September 2017 The family of a black man who died after being restrained by police are launching a campaign this week for the officers involved to be suspended pending investigations. The campaign, to be launched on Thursday by the family of Edson da Costa, comes as the Observer reveals worrying… Read more
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It is time for the police to admit their mistakes
source: New Statesman published: 25 July 2017 Already this summer, four people have died after contact with the police. At least three of them were black men who died following police restraint. Last Saturday, 20-year-old Rashan Charles lost his life after being pinned to the floor of a convenience store, and restrained by an officer… Read more
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MP introduces law to prevent the deaths of black and minority ethnic people in custody
source:Â Croydon Advertiser published: 20 July 2017 Croydon North MP Steve Reed has launched a bid to prevent a repeat of the severe failings that led to the death of South Norwood graduate Olaseni Lewis. Mr Reed has launched the Mental Health Units (Use of Force) Bill – dubbed Seni’s Law – which aims to prevent… Read more
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New Photo Gallery : UFFC Rally 2016
source: 4WardEver UK published: 7 November 2016 Take a look at the new gallery of images from the United Families & Friends Campaign annual rally and protest that took place in October 2016. Many thanks for contributions from INQUEST and Wasi Daniju. Some 400 people joined a procession in London to commemorate those who have died… Read more
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