Met sorry over broken promise to Baroness Lawrence

Met Police apologises to Stephen Lawrence's mother after breaking promise

Apr 22, 2024 by BBC News - Home

Key Facts

  • Image source, Family Handout Image caption, Stephen Lawrence's murder and the failed investigation sparked a landmark public inquiry In her first interview since then, Baroness Lawrence told the BBC that Stephen's murder inquiry should be reopened.
  • In a statement to the BBC, Sir Mark said Baroness Lawrence "must have answers to all her questions", adding that he had written to her offering to meet.
  • Image source, PA Media Image caption, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said restoring trust in the force was one of his priorities Following the meeting he promised to follow up with a written explanation relating to White, as well as answers to other questions.
  • Addressing Sir Mark personally, the letter stated: "You and your organisation continue to show disrespect for Baroness Lawrence and have now shown that your public pronouncements with regards to your commitment to investigating the murder of Stephen are hollow and meaningless."

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