The Macpherson Report

The Macpherson Report, published in 1999, was an investigation into the police's handling of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old black student, in London. It found that the police had significant institutional biases, including racism, which affected their response and investigations. The report emphasized the need for police reforms to address racism and improve fair treatment of all communities. Its findings led to calls for better training, accountability, and policies to promote equality within law enforcement agencies.