‘Overhaul of policing needed to address racism, misogyny and homophobia’ says British Youth Council
The British Youth Council is alarmed and concerned by the findings of Baroness Casey’s report on the Metropolitan Police. The report’s conclusions reiterate many of the issues young people in the youth voice movement have been highlighting for some time, including the issues of anti-black police brutality and racism. The national youth council is distressed
British Youth Council responds to the death of Chris Kaba
On Thursday 5th September 2022, Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old Black man was shot by police in South London. While the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain undisclosed, Kaba was unarmed and died within his vehicle. The British Youth Council understands the concern his death will cause black communities. The case has drawn negative attention for
British Youth Council expresses concern following reports of Black schoolgirl being strip-searched by police officers
On 15th March 2022, it was reported that a 15 year-old black schoolgirl (Child Q) was subjected to an invasive strip search at school by two police officers. The British Youth Council are appalled to learn of the young black girl’s experience, and reiterate previous calls to end anti-Black police brutality. Osaro Otobo, Deputy Chair