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/ 
Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation: A Legacy For Change

The Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation will inspire a fairer and just society through Stephen’s legacy engendering equality , diversity and inclusion for young people and communities globally. To find...

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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/
Timeline 1974 – present : Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation

Thank you A timeline of key events and changes that have been brought about in Stephen Lawrence’s name. The Story of Stephen Lawrence 1974 13 SEPTEMBER 1974 Stephen Lawrence is born. Loved by his...

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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
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
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
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/
The Twentieth Anniversary of the Macpherson Report - House of Commons Library

The following provides background for the debate on a motion relating to the twentieth anniversary of the Macpherson Report

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.

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