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Today is National Stephen Lawrence Day, first celebrated in 2019 and takes place annually on 22 April, the date of Stephen’s death. Stephen was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack. #StephenLawrenceDay https://stephenlawrenceday.org/
At the age of just 18, Stephen was murdered in an unprovoked racist attack. He didn’t know his killers and his killers didn’t know him. After the initial police investigation, five suspects were arrested but not convicted. #StephenLawrenceDay https://stephenlawrenceday.org/timeline-1974-present/
In May 1993 Stephen's family met with Nelson Mandela in London about the case and in September 1994, a private prosecution was launched by Stephen’s parents against three suspects. It failed in April 1996. #StephenLawrenceDay
A public inquiry into the handling of Stephen’s case was held in 1998, leading to the publication of the Macpherson Report, which has been called ‘one of the most important moments in the modern history of criminal justice in Britain’. #StephenLawrenceDay
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/277111/4262.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/277111/4262.pdf
The Macpherson Report accuses the Metropolitan Police of institutional racism and makes 70 recommendations, many aimed at improving police attitudes to racism. #StephenLawrenceDay https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cdp-2019-0052/
Double jeopardy, the legal principle that prevented suspects being tried twice for the same crime was scrapped in 2005. Gary Dobson and David Norris are tried for Stephens murder in November 2011. Both are found guilty and are given life sentences. #StephenLawrenceDay
The Stephen Lawrence Foundation, was established to inspire a more equal, inclusive society, and to foster opportunities for marginalised young people in the UK.
Rest In Power Stephen!
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