Police Scotland judicial review resolved after Scottish Government provide information

Police Scotland considers a petition for judicial review of the Deputy First Minister’s process to consider an extension to the terms of reference of the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh resolved after the Scottish Government provided further material relating to the application and process.

The information received is enough for Police Scotland to properly engage in the consultation on the application and we will provide our submission to the Deputy First Minister in the coming days.

Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs said: “The Chief Constable was clear Police Scotland remained ready to work with core participants, the inquiry chair, and the Scottish Government to ensure matters proceed lawfully and as quickly as possible.

“The Chief Constable acknowledges the further information provided by the Deputy First Minister. The information received means we are now able to more fully engage in the process to consider the application to extend the terms of reference of the public inquiry without the need for further legal proceedings.

“Police Scotland continues to fully support the inquiry in order to provide answers for Sheku’s family and friends.”