Stephen Lawrence’s Killers Sentenced
Met says the investigation will continue, as the media looks at racism and the police post-McPherson.
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Gary Dobson And David Norris Guilty Of Stephen Lawrence’s Murder
New DNA evidence helps convict two of the original suspects in the teenager’s murder.
Arson Attack on Iranian Hunger Strikers
Asylum-seekers campaigning against deportation say they will continue in their protest.
Olympic Logo Is ‘Racist’, Claims Iran
More hidden symbolism in the world’s most maligned logo.
LDA Chief Sacked Over Racist Slur
Image / k e n c h i e The London Development Agency, so often the locus of criticism for the excesses of Ken Livingstone’s tenure — it was treated like the “mayor’s personal cheque book” according to one audit — is causing problems for …
Palace Player In Race Row
Crystal Palace are really keeping the boys in blue on their toes at the moment: while police are scouring Selhurst Park for potential terrorists, they might have to spare a few minutes to investigate a case of alleged racism. Following a fiery 1-1 draw between …
Bonfire Of The Parakeets Dubbed “Racist”
You’d expect wildlife groups to be upset by the news that parakeets will be fair game for hunters come 2010, but is the move racist? That’s the claim made by Dr Ian Rotherham, of Sheffield Hallam University, who called the move a type of ‘eco-xenophobia’. …
“Racist” Music Regulations Reviewed
The Met appear to have backed down further over Form 696, the ‘risk assessment’ document that venues in 21 London boroughs have to complete in advance of a show. The form was branded racist as it asked for details of the audience’s “likely ethnic group”; …
Immigrants Not Jumping The Social Housing Queue
Image by spacekadet from the Londonist Flickr pool A report for the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has found claims that immigrants ‘jump the queue’ for social housing are a myth. Just 1.8% of social tenants have moved to the UK within the last …
Commander Ali Dizaei Charged
Image by wumpus under a Creative Commons licence Met Police Commander Ali Dizaei has been charged with “misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice” it was announced today. The charges relate to what’s being loosely referred to as an ‘incident in a …
Police Investigate “Racist, Homophobic” Abuse
Police in Hampshire have released pictures of sixteen Spurs fans they wish to question over “racist and homophobic” abuse directed at Portsmouth’s Sol Campbell during a Premier League game on September 28th. Campbell, who controversially left Tottenham for rivals Arsenal in 2001, is usually subject …
