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In this report, the authors examine the use of different forms of legal action in the fight against racism in the criminal justice system in the UK through four pivotal periods:
- ‘Sus, rebellions and community law (1975–1990)’ explores the legal responses to discriminatory policing practices and
community activism during this era. - ‘Racial violence, civil defence and institutional racism (1991–2001)’ scrutinises the legal strategies employed to combat racial violence and systemic racism within law enforcement institutions.
- ‘Preventing Prevent’: ‘The ‘war on terror’, Islamophobia and civil
liberties (2001–2010)’ examines the legal implications of counter-terrorism measures and their impact on ethnic minority communities. - ‘Deaths in custody, inquests, and Black Lives Matter (2011–2020)’ analyses the legal battles surrounding deaths in custody and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement.
As well as a comprehensive literature review, the authors draw on interviews with campaigners and activists who were involved at the time to illuminate this history.
