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more Irish Deaths in custody Demonstrate 10.00am Wednesday the 5th December 2001 H.M Coroners Court. Tennis Street Southwark London Nearest Tube Borough The inquests into the death of Kevin Sheridan who died in Brixton Prison will take place on Wednesday 5th of December It is important that we support the family in what is a very difficult time. If you are able to attend the inquest we would appreciate your support. Over the last twenty years there have been 1500 deaths in custody and a very high percentage of theses deaths have been from the Irish community. No one has been held accountable for those deaths and it is now that members of the Irish community have come together to demand Justice for the families and loved one who has died in custody. This week we have seen more deaths in custody. Ricky Bishop was arrested 'alive and well' by Brixton police on Thursday 22nd November at 3.30pm by 10.30pm he was dead. On Sunday the 25th November a 'immigration snatch squad' (2 police from the Met and two immigration offices) raided a flat in Streatham, one man died. Both incidents have been referred to the independent Police Complaints Authority. There will of course be the usual whitewash. The Home Office has issued a statement last week stating that they will hold an investigation into the shootings of unarmed civilians, which has resulted in more deaths. (The inquest into the death of Michael Barry will be held on the 17th January 2002). We Demand 1. An Independent Public Enquiry into all deaths in custody. 2. Full Ethnic monitoring of Irish people who are taken into custody. 3. That the Irish Embassy is informed of all death of Irish citizens in custody. 4. That all individuals are treated with the care and attention which is necessary for their well being while in custody 5. The most fundamental right, the right to life is protected. No more Irish Deaths in Custody Campaign For further detail on the Campaign please contact Terry Stewart on 07931844969 E-mail [email protected] |