This summer we revealed that convicted loyalists from Belfast travelled to Glasgow for a far right protest. Further digging has unearthed a rapidly expanding anti-immigration network between Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Authorities tightened the rules around this Scottish business scheme after years of exploitation for financial crime. Moscow entities – and a man accused of facilitating child sex abuse – are still selling it to clients seeking “financial privacy”.
The Scottish Government’s green watchdog sent seven letters over three years alleging multiple breaches at a fish farm – and then issued a final warning letter.
“Something’s gone wrong during that apprehension of Sheku which has led to his death, so the police are going to be scrutinised for it, and rightly so. So transparency is massive, we have to be seen to be transparent and not hide anything, [be] as open and honest as we possibly can.” Retired detective chief inspector, Keith Hardie
As the sun rises in the early hours of the morning, or as it sets at the end of the day, the light appears warmer and softer. These are known as the golden hours.
There are golden hours in police-speak too. Those are the first 24 hours or so that give detectives the best opportunity to gather evidence that may be of significance.
In this episode of Sheku Bayoh: The Inquiry, we’ll hear about the progress of the police investigation in those so-called golden hours.
We’ll listen to officers from all the different parts of the Police Scotland force involved, including those who contradict each other.
And we’ll look at the claims from Sheku’s family and friends about how the priorities and approach of the investigation impacted on their trust in the police, and what that means for wider Scottish society.
Listen to all the evidence from the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry, or find out how to get a ticket to attend in person at www.shekubayohinquiry.scot
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