Bayoh probe turmoil amid police union fairness fear
The long-running public inquiry into the events surrounding the death of a father-of-two in police custody has been plunged into uncertainty amid allegations against its chair and legal action by the organisation representing rank-and-file police officers.
The inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh has scheduled a hearing later this summer regarding the conduct of Lord Bracadale. The former High Court judge has helmed the inquiry since 2020, but it is understood he will consider whether he should step down from the role in the wake of the hearing this summer.
The front page of The Scotsman this morning 30 April 2025:
- Sheku Bayoh public inquiry plunged into doubt amid police union claims of bias
- ‘Doctor shopping’ fears as Holyrood committee refuses to take assisted dying position
- A royal wedding anniversary on Mull for the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay