For eight years Janet has been fighting for justice in the case of her brother Christopher, who died in police custody. I have met Janet twice whilst campaigning with Respect (Janet stood for Respect in Tottenham in the general election) and she is a truly remarkable and courageous woman. She has been up against an obstructive police force who have destroyed evidence and closed ranks to protect racist officers who committed a brutal criminal offence.

Today’s report makes it clear that four officers are guilty of “the most serious neglect of duty” and showed the attack to be racially motivated. This is a big step in Janet’s battle and there is no doubt that the case would have been completely covered up were it not for her fight. The four officers must now be held to account.

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