Macpherson Report

The Macpherson Report, published in 1999, was an inquiry into the death of Stephen Lawrence, a Black teenager murdered in London. It revealed significant issues with institutional racism within the police force, including failures to investigate thoroughly and biases that affected how suspects were treated. The report called for reforms to ensure fair treatment for all, emphasizing the need for police to build trust with diverse communities and address internal biases. It had a major impact on policing practices in the UK, promoting anti-racism measures and greater accountability within law enforcement agencies.