Public Inquiry
Sheku Bayoh Inquiry
Status: Ongoing
Chair: Lord Colbeck
Established: Nov 2020
Commissioned by: Scottish Government
Inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh following contact with Police Scotland officers in Kirkcaldy on 3 May 2015. Lord Bracadale (original chair) resigned 21 October 2025 after disclosure of five private meetings with the Bayoh family; the entire legal …
Reports & milestones
Reports
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Timeline
12 Nov 2019
Inquiry Announced
Lord Advocate announced a public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh.
12 Nov 2019
Chair Appointed
Lord Bracadale appointed as Chair of the Inquiry.
30 Nov 2020
Inquiry Begins
Inquiry formally began examining events surrounding Mr Bayoh's death.
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10 May 2022
Evidential Hearin…
Public evidence hearings commenced in Edinburgh.
09 Oct 2024
Additional Hearin…
Additional hearing dates held in October 2024.
24 Oct 2025
Inquiry Disrupted
Lord Bracadale and entire legal team resigned. Future timeline uncertain.