Swinney Welcomes Bayoh Family Amid Resignation of Inquiry Team Leadership

The resignation of Lord Bracadale from the public inquiry into the Death of Sheku Bayoh follows pressure from the Scottish Police Federation, raising concerns about accountability in police actions.

• Lord Bracadales resignation as inquiry chairman on Tuesday comes after he refused calls to step down from the Scottish Police Federation two months earlier.
• The inquiry into the Death of Sheku Bayoh began in November 2020, focusing on the circumstances surrounding his fatal confrontation with police in Kirkcaldy.
• John Swinney welcomed the Bayoh family amidst the leadership transition, emphasizing the importance of transparency and justice in the ongoing public inquiry.