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14/11/2011
Two On Trial Over Stephen Lawrence Murder
Two men will appear in the Old Bailey on Monday charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993.
Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, charged with the high profile murder of black student Stephen Lawrence. Both deny the charges.
The trial is expected to last until Christmas.
The 18-year-old A-level student was stabbed to death by a gang of white youths in Eltham, south-east London, on 22 April 1993. After a long running police investigation failed to prosecute anyone for the murder, an inquiry was held into how the Metropolitan Police were handling race motivated crime.
The subsequent MacPherson Report accused police of "institutional racism" and incompetence, and also triggered major reform of the justice system in England and Wales.
His death and the circumstances of the case led to his family establishing the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, which works to "advance social justice, community cohesion and alleviate poverty".
A jury is due to be picked later on Monday, although the case will not open until later this week.
The trial before Mr Justice Treacy is expected to last around two months.
(DW)
Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, charged with the high profile murder of black student Stephen Lawrence. Both deny the charges.
The trial is expected to last until Christmas.
The 18-year-old A-level student was stabbed to death by a gang of white youths in Eltham, south-east London, on 22 April 1993. After a long running police investigation failed to prosecute anyone for the murder, an inquiry was held into how the Metropolitan Police were handling race motivated crime.
The subsequent MacPherson Report accused police of "institutional racism" and incompetence, and also triggered major reform of the justice system in England and Wales.
His death and the circumstances of the case led to his family establishing the Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, which works to "advance social justice, community cohesion and alleviate poverty".
A jury is due to be picked later on Monday, although the case will not open until later this week.
The trial before Mr Justice Treacy is expected to last around two months.
(DW)
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15 November 2011
Jury Sworn In For Stephen Lawrence Murder Trial
The jury of eight men and four women attending the Stephen Lawerence murder trail have been sworn in. Two men stand accused of murdering the black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago, and face a trail at the Old Bailey. The jury will hear the case against Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, both of south London. Both deny the charges.
Jury Sworn In For Stephen Lawrence Murder Trial
The jury of eight men and four women attending the Stephen Lawerence murder trail have been sworn in. Two men stand accused of murdering the black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago, and face a trail at the Old Bailey. The jury will hear the case against Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 35, both of south London. Both deny the charges.
23 April 2012
Theresa May Considering New Inquiry Into Stephen Lawrence Murder
The Guardian newspaper has reported that the home secretary is considering ordering a new public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
Theresa May Considering New Inquiry Into Stephen Lawrence Murder
The Guardian newspaper has reported that the home secretary is considering ordering a new public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
18 May 2011
Two Men Face Trial Over Stephen Lawrence Murder
Two men are to appear in court over the murder of Stephen Lawrence. The teenage student was stabbed to death in Eltham, south east London 18 years ago. Gary Dobson, 35, and David Norris, 34, are accused of killing the A'level student at a bus stop on 22 April, 1993. Both men were arrested and charged in September.
Two Men Face Trial Over Stephen Lawrence Murder
Two men are to appear in court over the murder of Stephen Lawrence. The teenage student was stabbed to death in Eltham, south east London 18 years ago. Gary Dobson, 35, and David Norris, 34, are accused of killing the A'level student at a bus stop on 22 April, 1993. Both men were arrested and charged in September.
15 March 2013
Stephen Lawrence Drops Conviction Appeal
One of the two men jailed for the murder of Stephen Lawrence has given up his appeal against the conviction. In January last year 37-year-old Gary Dobson was sentenced to life imprisonment for the racist murder of the teenager in Eltham, south-east London, in 1993. The second man, 36-year-old David Norris, is to continue with his own appeal.
Stephen Lawrence Drops Conviction Appeal
One of the two men jailed for the murder of Stephen Lawrence has given up his appeal against the conviction. In January last year 37-year-old Gary Dobson was sentenced to life imprisonment for the racist murder of the teenager in Eltham, south-east London, in 1993. The second man, 36-year-old David Norris, is to continue with his own appeal.
01 July 2011
Stephen Lawrence Accused Plead Not Guilty
Two men from south London charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence have pleaded not guilty. Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 34, appeared at the Old Bailey via a videolink. They are currently on remand at Belmarsh prison until their trial on 14 November.
Stephen Lawrence Accused Plead Not Guilty
Two men from south London charged with the murder of Stephen Lawrence have pleaded not guilty. Gary Dobson, 36, and David Norris, 34, appeared at the Old Bailey via a videolink. They are currently on remand at Belmarsh prison until their trial on 14 November.
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