The government has finally agreed to the reforms we demanded for investigations into deaths in custody. My heart is heavy with the memories of those we lost but today justice feels a little more real for their families. We will remain vigilant to ensure these promises translate into actual change.
November 4, 2011
Petition for legislative reform in regard to deaths in police custody.
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"We believe that equitable dispensation justice in the UK must be done and be seen to be done if the general public are to enjoy high levels of trust and confidence in the fair administration of justice. Further we believe that all peoples regardless of race, gender, colour or creed should be considered equal citizens under the law. Suspicious deaths in custody and the abusive process of investigation and judication act as a drain on public confidence and cause deep scepticism and resentment in the fair administration of justice. The poor quality and speed of independent investigations conducted by the Independent Police Complaints Commission and an Inquest process that is not fit for purpose both critically fail to protect or support the rights of victims or their families. Neither of these statutory processes empowers the victims’ families in their desperate search for the truth. Public confidence and respect for the rule of law are vital. We believe there is little if any confidence in the present legal process of investigation and inquest. Holding to legal account those institutions and individuals in whom the public entrust the care and safety of their loved ones is essential for maintaining public confidence in the judicial process. Where suspicious deaths in custody do occur; transparency, openness and ensuring that the victims’ families are legally enabled to seek the truth and ensure those held responsible are held to account is of critical importance. We have no confidence in the current systems of investigation and inquest. We believe that the vast majority of the British public would support urgent and immediate legislative and policy reform that can restore public confidence in the criminal justice system."
We the undersigned demand that the Prime Minister:
Hold an independent public inquiry into all suspicious deaths in custody. We need an urgent inquiry into cases such as those of David Emanuel (aka Smiley Culture), Kingsley Burrell-Brown, Wayne Hamilton, Ian Tomlinson, Mikey Powell, Habib ‘Paps’ Ullah, Sean Rigg and including the deaths of children in custody such as Gareth Myatt
Introduce reforms that result in the immediate and routine suspension of all police officers involved in cases of deaths in police custody including those of David Emanuel (aka Smiley Culture) and Kingsley Burrell-Brown.
Ensure that IPCC fast track their investigation into the deaths of David Emanuel (aka Smiley Culture) and Kingsley Burrell-Brown and ensure that in future all investigations of deaths in custody are concluded in a timely and transparent manner.
Reform and strengthen the powers and independence of the IPCC. For example ensuring that no member of the IPCC can have worked for the police or any other criminal justice agency where there is a clear an obvious conflict of interest. In addition: introduce independent community investigators that can be utilised in controversial cases where public confidence is an issue.
Implement legislation so that any professional who has someone die whilst in their custody and where there are no independent witnesses present, must take a public lie detector test as part of the IPCC investigation.
Introduce mobile video technology so that all police officers must record arrests using a mobile video device to ensure that there is an accurate account of events.
Petition created by Merlin Emanuel and Lee Jasper: Campaign for Justice for Smiley Culture. https://www.facebook.com/Campaign4Justice4SmileyCulture
Email: [email protected]
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 15, 2011
July 31, 2011
Seeing the momentum behind this campaign gives me hope that the truth for our loved ones might finally come to light. It is heartening to know so many of you refuse to look away from the injustice that has haunted our families for far too long.
June 7, 2011
Seeing one thousand signatures on this page hits home in a way I cannot fully describe. My family spent years fighting for the truth alone and knowing that so many of you are now behind us means everything.
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 5, 2011
Reached 100 supporters
May 29, 2011
10 Comments
Enough is enough. Police officers must be held duely accountable for deaths of charges in their care or custody. Furthermore, due consideration must be given to deaths occuring to those restrained by police but who have not been formally arrested and thus whose mortality figures do not appear in the wholly inadequate atatistis maintained and published by ACPO and the IPCC.
How many more families have to suffer before something changes? The system is completely broken and nobody is ever held responsible. Sickening.
justice for all. nobody should be treated like this.
ABOUT TIME THIS WAS SORTED. police act like they are above the law and get away with murder every time. total disgrace.
the ipcc is a joke. they just cover for their mates while the victims get nothing. we need a real investigation process that actually works.
We need to raise awareness
TIME FOR CHANGE.
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The government has finally agreed to the reforms we demanded for investigations into deaths in custody. My heart is heavy with the memories of those we lost but today justice feels a little more real for their families. We will remain vigilant to ensure these promises translate into actual change.
November 4, 2011
Petition for legislative reform in regard to deaths in police custody.
Final supporters
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE ENSURE YOU SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE AND FILL IN YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS AND CLICK ON 'SIGN' SOTHAT YOUR SIGNATURE COUNTS WHEN WE TAKE THE COMPLETED PETITION TO DOWNING STREET IN SEPTEMBER. CLICKING 'LIKE' DOES NOT COUNT AS A SIGNATURE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
*DONATIONS ARE NOT COMPULSORY IN ORDER TO SIGN THE PETITION: THE HOSTING SITE ASKS FOR A VOLUNTARY DONATION IN ORDER THAT THEY CAN PROVIDE THIS FREE SERVICE TO CAMPAIGNS. DONATIONS DO NOT GO TO OUR CAMPAIGN.
"We believe that equitable dispensation justice in the UK must be done and be seen to be done if the general public are to enjoy high levels of trust and confidence in the fair administration of justice. Further we believe that all peoples regardless of race, gender, colour or creed should be considered equal citizens under the law. Suspicious deaths in custody and the abusive process of investigation and judication act as a drain on public confidence and cause deep scepticism and resentment in the fair administration of justice. The poor quality and speed of independent investigations conducted by the Independent Police Complaints Commission and an Inquest process that is not fit for purpose both critically fail to protect or support the rights of victims or their families. Neither of these statutory processes empowers the victims’ families in their desperate search for the truth. Public confidence and respect for the rule of law are vital. We believe there is little if any confidence in the present legal process of investigation and inquest. Holding to legal account those institutions and individuals in whom the public entrust the care and safety of their loved ones is essential for maintaining public confidence in the judicial process. Where suspicious deaths in custody do occur; transparency, openness and ensuring that the victims’ families are legally enabled to seek the truth and ensure those held responsible are held to account is of critical importance. We have no confidence in the current systems of investigation and inquest. We believe that the vast majority of the British public would support urgent and immediate legislative and policy reform that can restore public confidence in the criminal justice system."
We the undersigned demand that the Prime Minister:
Hold an independent public inquiry into all suspicious deaths in custody. We need an urgent inquiry into cases such as those of David Emanuel (aka Smiley Culture), Kingsley Burrell-Brown, Wayne Hamilton, Ian Tomlinson, Mikey Powell, Habib ‘Paps’ Ullah, Sean Rigg and including the deaths of children in custody such as Gareth Myatt
Introduce reforms that result in the immediate and routine suspension of all police officers involved in cases of deaths in police custody including those of David Emanuel (aka Smiley Culture) and Kingsley Burrell-Brown.
Ensure that IPCC fast track their investigation into the deaths of David Emanuel (aka Smiley Culture) and Kingsley Burrell-Brown and ensure that in future all investigations of deaths in custody are concluded in a timely and transparent manner.
Reform and strengthen the powers and independence of the IPCC. For example ensuring that no member of the IPCC can have worked for the police or any other criminal justice agency where there is a clear an obvious conflict of interest. In addition: introduce independent community investigators that can be utilised in controversial cases where public confidence is an issue.
Implement legislation so that any professional who has someone die whilst in their custody and where there are no independent witnesses present, must take a public lie detector test as part of the IPCC investigation.
Introduce mobile video technology so that all police officers must record arrests using a mobile video device to ensure that there is an accurate account of events.
Petition created by Merlin Emanuel and Lee Jasper: Campaign for Justice for Smiley Culture. https://www.facebook.com/Campaign4Justice4SmileyCulture
Email: [email protected]
Updates
Reached 2,500 supporters
August 15, 2011
July 31, 2011
Seeing the momentum behind this campaign gives me hope that the truth for our loved ones might finally come to light. It is heartening to know so many of you refuse to look away from the injustice that has haunted our families for far too long.
June 7, 2011
Seeing one thousand signatures on this page hits home in a way I cannot fully describe. My family spent years fighting for the truth alone and knowing that so many of you are now behind us means everything.
Reached 1,000 supporters
June 5, 2011
Reached 100 supporters
May 29, 2011
10 Comments
My innocent brother almost died at the hands of the police. He is now in full time care. see ' Brighton Scandal' on Google
Enough is enough. Police officers must be held duely accountable for deaths of charges in their care or custody. Furthermore, due consideration must be given to deaths occuring to those restrained by police but who have not been formally arrested and thus whose mortality figures do not appear in the wholly inadequate atatistis maintained and published by ACPO and the IPCC.
How many more families have to suffer before something changes? The system is completely broken and nobody is ever held responsible. Sickening.
justice for all. nobody should be treated like this.
ABOUT TIME THIS WAS SORTED. police act like they are above the law and get away with murder every time. total disgrace.
the ipcc is a joke. they just cover for their mates while the victims get nothing. we need a real investigation process that actually works.
We need to raise awareness
TIME FOR CHANGE.
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My innocent brother almost died at the hands of the police. He is now in full time care. see ' Brighton Scandal' on Google