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March to end impunity for custody deaths

March for justice for Sheku Bayoh
Sun 6 Sep 2015 2:00pm
Kirkcaldy Town House
2 Wemyssfield
Kirkcaldy
KY1 1XW

Sheku and many more Scots have died needlessly in police custody or due to carelessness of the police. Families of victims have been denied justice in all cases. This our time to put an end to this social injustice. Let us come out in our numbers on Sunday 6 September and send a clear message to our Government that status quo is no longer acceptable.

Sheku Bayoh died on Sunday 3 May 2015, shortly after losing consciousness while being restrained by police on a Kirkcaldy street.  His family are demanding the truth and justice from Police Scotland and accountability from those who were involved in his death.

Sheku is one of many Scots who have died needlessly in police custody. Families of victims have been denied justice in all cases. This is our time to put an end to this social injustice. Wherever you live, please come along to Kirkcaldy on Sunday 6 September and send a clear message to our Government that this situation is no longer acceptable.

"The officers used CS and pepper spray, they used their batons and they chained him up like a slave." - Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign

The Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign is supported by the STUC, the UCU, SACC and other organisations. Sheku's family are represented legally by Aamer Anwar.

The march is organised by the Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign

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Background

Full extent of Sheku Bayoh's injuries revealed

BBC report with Aamer Anwar and Sheku's sister Kadi

Statement by Aamer Anwar at the launch of the Justice for Sheku Bayoh Campaign