Hidden Stories of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry

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"By writing this unique book, Richard Stone has recognised that the learning from the Lawrence Inquiry is still a critical factor in the legitimacy and relevance of policing today, which helps to ensure the legacy of Stephen Lawrence withstands the test of time." Superintendent Leroy Logan MBE FCMI BSc, Founder Member and past Chair of both the National and Metropolitan Black Police Associations "Stone's worthy book sheds some light on part of this murky subject and his suggestions for improvements on police recruitment, community engagement and accountability should, in my opinion, be required reading for senior police officers." Probation Journal "The text will be a useful source in relation to studying hate crime, institutional racism, criminal justice systems and policy." Jan Bourne-Day, Manchester Metropolitan University. "A message of "unfinished business" on all levels." Socialist Review "Going through the Inquiry was a reminder of the pain of losing my son - it was difficult but one I had to sit through. The Inquiry filled in the gaps of what happened the night my son was murdered and showed me the depth of racism and corruption that existed in the Metropolitan Police Service. To be able to read the behind-the-scenes account by Dr Richard Stone is important for the history of the Inquiry and its legacy." Doreen Lawrence OBE "The Lawrence report was groundbreaking. It changed Britain for the better. It took courage and determination by the Inquiry's members to get to the truth. Richard Stone was one of those - and his new book highlights why we have to be ever-vigilant against the unspeakable evils of racism." The Right Honourable Jack Straw MP "It is apt and timely that Dr Stone should reveal detail from the transcript evidence, modulated through his own cool, scientific and humanely liberal interpretation of this important event. His findings and commentary are of special value: this is the testimony of one who saw the police arguably at their worst and can judge what, if anything, has changed in the subsequent 20 years." Dr Bryn Caless, Senior Lecturer in Policing, Canterbury Christ Church University