Retired judge promises 'open and transparent' inquiry into Sheku Bayoh death
Lord Bracadale has been appointed to head up the investigation.
Last updated 24th Jan 2020
A public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody in Kirkcaldy is to be chaired by a retired senior judge.
Lord Bracadale (pictured) has presided over some of Scotland's most high-profile criminal trials.
Mr Bayoh died in 2015 after being restrained by officers responding to a call.
His family have been campaigning for answers ever since and Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf announced in November that an inquiry will take place.
Mr Yousaf will meet Lord Bracadale and the Bayoh family to discuss to scope of the inquiry.
Lord Bracadale said: "I know that Mr Bayoh's family and other interested parties, as well as the general public, will expect a careful and thorough examination of the facts.
"I very much hope that my inquiry will provide an open and transparent means of exploring the issues."
Mr Yousaf said the inquiry will help to identify lessons and improvements for the future.
"I am delighted that Lord Bracadale has agreed to chair this public inquiry," he said.
"Lord Bracadale brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this important task".