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Sheku Bayoh Inquiry chairman accused of bias over 'secret' meetings with family
- The Sheku Bayoh Inquiry chairman, Lord Bracadale, faces a procedural hearing on June 13-14, 2025 in Edinburgh over calls for his recusal.
- The calls follow accusations by the Scottish Police Federation that Lord Bracadale held five 'secret' meetings with Bayoh's family, raising perceived bias concerns.
- Sheku Bayoh died in 2015 in Kirkcaldy following a confrontation during which approximately six police officers held him down, and since 2020, an inquiry led by Lord Bracadale has been investigating the details and subsequent handling of the case.
- The inquiry’s costs exceed £50 million, with £24.8 million spent publicly and £24.3 million by Police Scotland, including £17.3 million on legal fees.
- If Lord Bracadale steps down, the inquiry’s completion would be delayed significantly, but the Crown Office opposes recusal and the hearing will consider all submissions.
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Sheku Bayoh Inquiry chairman accused of bias over 'secret' meetings with family
A two-day procedural hearing was ordered by chairman Lord Bracadale to consider an application for his own recusal, after he revealed he has met with Mr Bayoh's family on five occasions since the inquiry began.
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