The Murder That Exposed The U.K. Police

It’s been dubbed “the murder that changed a nation”. In 1993, Stephen Lawrence, a Black British teenager, became the victim of an unprovoked racist attack. The subsequent legal battle, which spanned more than 20 years, uncovered a legacy of institutional racism within the Metropolitan Police, leaving a lasting mark on the British conscience.
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[@sprogg2001]

19 years watching the men who killed your son, laugh and spit at you. I do not know if I would have had this woman's strength.

[@getthegoods420]

thats the type of behavior from people in power that has the potential to create domestic terrorism. bad behavior from police, going unchecked, is probably one of the worse things possible for social stability, just look at mexico and haites

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

Ain’t that inner strength!

[@twilightgardenspresentatio6384]

@@getthegoods420 this is domestic terrorism. Terrorism is often used by violent racists.

[@AbsoluteTiger]

Worse is to find out the state police and secret services spent time and money harassing the victim’s family because they wanted justice

[@AbsoluteTiger]

@@getthegoods420 just look at Amerikkka

[@simplyamina5734]

Stephen Lawrence younger brother was my teacher in secondary school, when he spoke of his older brother tragic murder there was this sadness in his eyes. May he rest in paradise and May this never happen again 💜

[@victoria9590]

I listen to him speak on LBC today Such a sincere, eloquent man. I bet he made a wonderful teacher

[@simplyamina5734]

@@victoria9590 yes he was a wonderful teacher, such an amazing person too.

[@jesusRamirez-xv7xp]

There was a case not long ago about a banker who the metro police were after him for literally doing nothing. They had the man for terrorism money laundering and all based on someone who reported him making the police file a case on him from thin air.

[@thefirm4606]

And then it happens again. And again. And again.

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Oh my , tears here .

[@TMan786]

The video omits the fact that police corruption was also a factor. There were officers working the case that were connected to the suspects.

[@pandora8478]

Didn’t know that.

[@TMan786]

@@pandora8478 Those bent coppers were....... protecting the witness who survived the attack. You couldn't make it up.

[@froggydoggy8758]

Norris’s dad had a history with bent coppers

[@Billy-xv3pn]

Yeah and Stephan try knock them for drugs that’s the real reason not because he was black

[@TMan786]

@@Billy-xv3pn You're an attention seeking liar. Do you have any credible source for your BS story? Nah, didn't think so.

[@jameshall5617]

You literally go into the park tavern down in eltham and ask the old blokes in there they’ll know who did it and where they lived. Everyone in Eltham knew exactly who they were and so did the police.

[@briandickie7264]

just couldn’t prove it.

[@Longtack55]

and you left out that there has to be evidence to arrest and convincing a jury to convict.

[@boredalchemist]

well the police were racist and corrupt and taking money from the criminal father of one of them

[@briandickie7264]

@@boredalchemist Brill - report that to the IOPC. They will get them if that’s true.

[@boredalchemist]

@@briandickie7264 it was all over the news, the police just ignored it

[@ciarantaaffe5259]

My two parents held Stephen as he bled out in the street. They tell me that the police who later interviewed them were extremely rude, disrespectful and discredited their eyewitness accounts, even as they were supposed to be taking notes. My mum and dad spoke to Stephen in his last moments.

[@HT008]

the Christian couple?

[@hudson7354]

Yea whatever

[@thefirm4606]

@@hudson7354 ahem TROLL, cough

[@JoAnna-le2wr]

Oh my, that must have been very traumatizing for them. Bless their souls.

[@katesmith1534]

You need to write-up all the details, even the tiniest .... And re-post as a new comment .... Let everyone know the exact truth! I read/watched somewhere that it took an unbelievable amount of time for the ambulance to arrive .... Shocking!! ..... While an innocent young man laid dying!

[@LONKALUKSV]

Not alot being said about the direct targeting of the Lawrence family by the met police. A constant level of surveillance on the family members to build a case to discredit them. My family know the Lawrences and they been through some absolute bullshit at the hand of the met police.

[@briandickie7264]

The lawrence’s were infamous before they were famous. Stephen was a tragic tragic loss.

[@ucanthandledatruth01]

thanks Cameron, it's not easy being dominated by a psychopathic social structure operated by psychopaths (covert and overt), it even produces sociopaths by inculcating a mentality and traumatizing. thanks Dude 👍🏿

[@ucanthandledatruth01]

the significant question I feel though, is, what are w.society doing about a thoroughly abusive system they depend on for their social reality and identity at the expense of humanity?

[@wayneshilcock3027]

You don't think Britain(UK) could turn Fascist, mirroring the US, I suggest you think again.

[@LONKALUKSV]

@@wayneshilcock3027 what are you on about ya melon. Read the comment

[@limitedtunes6326]

His brother came to give a speech at our school. Everybody in the audience was captivated. His story has truly touched all our hearts ❤

[@limitedtunes6326]

@dark manX ok boomer

[@blackniall8509]

@@limitedtunes6326 OK boomer 😂 you 12 Why did he come and speak to you're school?

[@limitedtunes6326]

@@blackniall8509 To raise awareness or inspire

[@blackniall8509]

@@limitedtunes6326 Awareness of what?

[@Smellybridge99]

@@blackniall8509 Mouthy blk cnts

[@hosamfikry2924]

Those sociopaths were walking into and out of court with so much arrogance and pride for being murders of a black man. How sick and sad

[@Lo-to7zh]

Thanks to the complicity of judges and government

[@OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxy]

And what about the Pakistanis that killed Kriss Donald.

[@imanlah4803]

​@@OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxygo just documentary and speak on it why you here

[@ezekielbenisrael1962]

​@OneWayToPeaceOrthodoxy what's that got to do with subject!

[@JamStarMom]

Nobody can win over a Mum fighting for her child even if it takes decades. Mum is a warrior.

[@BaldMancTwat]

But her son is still dead and the police are still corrupt.

[@az1758]

@@BaldMancTwat She will still keep going

[@uonlymatterificare]

She is an amazing woman who through her immense pain has made enormous needed change of a nation embedded in racism. My sympathies and huge amount of respect go out and reside with her!

[@johnmcdonald9295]

R u oppressed?

[@jumzbrugs9867]

A nation embedded in racism? Sounds a bit racist. Tbh the whole world is embedded in racism, singling out 1 country in that way is a bit hypocritical

[@FM-in8pn]

The police in United Kingdom are still institutional racist

[@FM-in8pn]

@@jumzbrugs9867 That’s how you can face and deal with the problem if you generalise the problem it becomes difficult to deal with although I do agree with you there are countries that are even more racists than the uk

[@johnmcdonald9295]

@@FM-in8pn r.i.p the 25 yt cops killed by bame racists in last 30 years

[@jimmyryan5880]

The way the police acted as aiding and abetting, some of them should be charged.

[@rosenoreska7480]

That's what it's a "system" problem. Not about the individual. I'm sure I would commit some sordid crimes if I knew I would get away with it, the system is protecting the perpetrators not the victims and the family they left behind.

[@hareecionelson5875]

@@rosenoreska7480 I'm sure you would not commit atrocities if you could get away with it. Most people have a general sense of morality which is independent of whether there are police to enforce it.

[@homelandfreedom]

All should be charged

[@stinga_]

@@rosenoreska7480 I don't believe in law I believe in morals. It is the individual because they chose to be racist. Just like they push the narrative of eastern European taking thier jobs but we have a alot of vacancies at my place I dont see anyone filling it.

[@janeyd5280]

@Jamie Cole and the gutter social work department.

[@tmeister8870]

Shocked & disgusted from NZ. I'm white & feel desperately sorry for this family.

[@rickybojangles162]

Can we all just say, massive massive props to the daily mail for supporting this campaign for so long. I don't agree with everything they do but certainly this was fantastic.

[@kellymccain3403]

Ricky Bojangles ......You are so right. That was amazing. Brilliant strategy inviting the murderers to sue them and try and prove they did NOT do it. The newspaper's lawyers would have ate them alive.

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

So basically giving the accused a mountain to have to climb to clear themselves? Yeah - "brilliant" people they are..

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

Sorry - I didn't mean to troll you there. I'm just really cross that people seem not to be using objective thinking when addressing this sort of matter.

[@TheRealJesusChrist420]

@@letsdiscussitoversometea8479 Because racial issues require nothing but emotions to convict.

[@TheSnuffda]

@@letsdiscussitoversometea8479 There weren't many other options.

[@simonschulz415]

Now that’s a woman to admire so much courage

[@MR-wz9zw]

Never underestimate a mother’s love for her child. It’s enough to change the world.

[@kieror583]

Sadly this is happening in London on a daily basis now these past 3 years have been the worse in 50 years

[@paulweller3179]

He'd have grown up to be a drug dealer

[@darthslackus499]

This is is why people have very little faith in police, no mater the country.

[@tolbizejena6210]

The mother never lost hope💔

[@djshockafrica4330]

Brought a tear to my eye to be reminded that racism is still not dead.

[@cali6601]

@oldhippy Very accurate name. Who else but an old hippy would force their racism on other people unprovoked for attention?

[@pluto8404]

Exactly, racism hasnt gone anywhere. But has greatly improved in recent years. Though so sad to see white people continue getting killed in South Africa for being white.

[@johnnymcblaze]

Racism serves a purpose. It div ides

[@Lisa-dv1xn]

@@pluto8404 They're not lol but of course you want a victim card

[@abba6497]

@@Lisa-dv1xn you call it a victim card a spades a spade and a racist is a racist and to say it doesn’t exist you need educating

[@janaert4359]

The challenge with racism is that some people don't experience it. Thus,they don't have to face it , especially when it concerns institutions!

[@fightingdrake8193]

True. If you don’t experience it you may not notice the more subtle things aka people being racist while trying to word it in a way that doesn’t seem racist but obviously everyone will notice blatant racism like a neo nazi rally.

[@ERROR204.]

Not having to experience racism hardly sounds like a problem

[@bruggeman672]

Jan aert The same can be said regarding the discrimination of the disabled and mentally ill. The problem is racism is getting loads of attention while the disabled and mentally ill are once again marginalized, even in discussions of discrimination...

[@ucanthandledatruth01]

@@bruggeman672 fix the issue of racial oppression and you'll fix so much wrong in the world

[@ucanthandledatruth01]

not only that but the challenge of racial oppression is the pathology of those who have the power to exercise it. they are narcissistic, indenial and deluded. psychologists and psychiatrists have officially recognized the psychology of racial oppression to be a product of psychopathy. which keeps the issue in perpetuation using so much resources, finances, institutions and more to do so.....remember: it was racial oppression that enabled the development of much of those finances and institutions in the first place, you can literally trace back the roots of british and European companies and institutions to coloni@lism/sl@very.

[@loidforger6413]

The British still have such deep rooted racism in their society, Rashmi Samant case in one of the recent case where she was hounded online after becoming the President Of Oxford Student Union, not only by students but even the professor who teaches as such a famous institution posted racist and defamatory posts on Facebook, the professor also didn't spare her parents, her religious beliefs while making such a post on Facebook. Racism looks to be in all institutions in UK.

[@Blackjax137]

Yup, heard of this Rashmi Samant case because it gained a lot of traction within India. Interestingly enough, not a single mainstream UK news outlet picked the story up (for rather obvious reasons that will become apparent) though many independents did. Exceptionally bright foreign student won a place at Oxford for her work and study on climate change at Manipal Institute of Technology in India, and in two years won an overwhelming majority of the vote to become the President of the Oxford Student Union. She was then forced to resign two days after becoming President by relentless cyberbullying by racist and Hinduphobic students online. Unironically, they claimed to be offended and on the side of 'social justice' by trawling through years of her social media presence and taking comments she made out of context, or 'in jokes' between her and her friends from when she had a much smaller online presence. Not even her parents were spared the abuse, and were even doxxed by a member of Oxford's faculty. This is why mainstream outlets in the UK has refused to cover the story, while India, Indian MEPs and ambassadors have been going hard on the UK government to act. Who do they side with? Students claiming to be proponents of "social justice" making racially charged and phobic attacks online? Or the young Hindu woman, 1st generation immigrant and a first for the Oxford Student Union being attacked online and who has been pressured to resign merely two days after? Not one of them wants to invoke the wrath of these warriors or further defame a minority woman and invoke the wrath of India. And not one of them had the balls to cover the story removed from politics, in a strictly moderate way, because objective fact-based journalism doesn't exist in the UK. Tabloid hysteria sells headlines and brings in clicks. Personally, I find the University of Oxford's doubling down and the media's hear no evil/see no evil, ignorance is bliss stance to be absolutely appalling.

[@damianbylightning6823]

UK is not a racist country. Behave!

[@yamyams94]

@@damianbylightning6823 tell that to ppl in ur country

[@lenworthgoffe4165]

@@damianbylightning6823.. no its not a racist country if you are white

[@damianbylightning6823]

@@lenworthgoffe4165 So, this British racism that is all-pervasive and infects all things, only visits the non-white? How strange that this tide of racism has not provoked a reaction. In normal times, an action provokes a counter-reaction - true for physics and generally true of individual actions of people. Do you have any ideas about why this is not the case in Britain's overwhelming racism and could you tell me of any other exceptions in history? The Marxist historian, Eric Hobsbawm said there's always a reaction. When one side 'gets its history wrong' this provokes another side to get its history wrong too! I don't normally quote Marxists - but I think he has a point here and I'd like to know your opinion.

[@nellegoode7488]

As an American. It really looks like Alabama or Mississippi “justice”

[@fendisommers2613]

All of america now

[@AlexanderMoises]

@@fendisommers2613 no, just stop thinking or commenting.

[@Yoboymatt69]

@@AlexanderMoises he’s or she is completely right

[@mynameissammmm704]

Yep

[@rerehuia709]

RIP. Steven Lawrence. Love to the Lawrence Family and friends. This young man, with the tenaciousness of his parents has made history. Your son will never be forgotten in the Law Halls of Britain.....He will be remembered, he is part of change in this world. Love from Australia

[@kabohakevin4103]

The power of a determined mother isn't to be underestimated.

[@jondoe2k]

The power of a woman scorned is something my dad always taught me to never achieve! Well done Baroness Lawrence, you achieved greatness in justice and made changes within the law, but unfortunately you are still a child down due to such a tragic situation, I can't imagine the pain you're still feeling! No amount of justice can heal those scars! My prayers are with you 🙏 ❤

[@supersquare]

Gotta love it when racists come out in droves to antagonize you about why they aren't racist lmao

[@mvasquez3819]

Just like BLM. Exactly

[@XOPOIIIO]

Why you're not a racist?

[@bc-se6kb]

Nah I think it's because people who live in the UK only ever see racism on programs like this, none of us experience it on a day to day basis like the media make out. People with common sense tend to believe what they see with their own eyes in their own towns and not what the mainstream regurgitates. Out of 70 million people your bound to find a few instances of racism... So the media will more than likely always have something to report on. Have a look at South Africa at the minute if you want to see real racism. I know a few that have had family members killed over there. How many people do you know in this country personally that have had family members murdered because of race?

[@bc-se6kb]

@@truthteller4993 Are you Black?

[@bc-se6kb]

@@truthteller4993 that doesn't make sense? Skin colour would only matter to a racist..

[@gfingers9117]

I 100% know if ten men rolled up on all five of these men after this attack and either stabbed or beat to death half of em, the attackers would be instantly arrested and prosecuted.

[@Initdoh]

Nothing has changed racism is alive and well in the UK.😤

[@HorusHerotic]

The biggest racists call themselves 'anti racist ' as disguise

[@Reds786]

100%

[@pillarsofdoom4891]

Mcpherson was a true lawyer. He represented what the system used to stand for.

[@susanadam6094]

This still makes me sick to my stomach.

[@borntoraisehell5353]

Cowards! It took 5 men to do this crime.😭😢😥😰😓

[@justinphilip3502]

That's one strong woman

[@none-kq7ho]

This happened four days before my 13th birthday. So sad and shocking. The Met have a lot to answer for still to this day.

[@Tigerland1962]

You melt get a spine

[@380fade]

We have a saying in New Orleans, "my mama not gonna be the only one crying!"

[@wish1012]

And the time came for the land to be cleansed of the disease of hatred and racism! (Sad But True)

[@danbatemanjr6422]

You got that right

[@teachatami45]

Simple truths.

[@Swnsasy]

Unfortunately all of them aren't behind bars.. Almost 20yrs even though everyone knew who did it and they themselves probably went around bragging about it and how they got away with it.. This is a strength I hope I can have through hard times like this family...

[@Roadent1241]

What if I went and did the same to them? I was barely old enough to understand anything at the time it happened and I'm 30 now. I remember the name being brought up in middle school, at least 15-20 years ago. I thought it was sad then because AN INNOCENT PERSON died. I didn't see that the colour was a problem. I was a dumb preteen though. But I'm white, and a gal, and we get away with all sort dun we~? ¬_¬ No, I would find it completely fair if I was punished for killing killers. We've made it evil, we're all the same species even if some of us forget to show the thing called humanity-!

[@Swnsasy]

@@Roadent1241 Agree with you!

[@nanaokunto6412]

I Agree with you

[@mukulutudu7056]

She is an african queen. Respect 🎩

[@DannyBoy777777]

that's racist. Why don't you ask her where she feels connected to instead of making an assumption she's African because her skin is dark.

[@Ofenomeno94]

@@DannyBoy777777 I think Mukulu is African himself. Africans take great pride when they see a strong character who they think are great role models. Obviously they assume they’re African but there’s nothing racist about that when they’re African themselves

[@mukulutudu7056]

She is an african queen. Respect 🎩

[@AnyoneCanSee]

She's actually a British Baroness, which is the highest honour a woman can gain in the UK.

[@scottsound4711]

@@mukulutudu7056 Could of sworn she was English , with United Kingdom citizenship & now a Baroness... I must of missed the bit about her being an Afrcan Queen & Stephan being and African Prince ..Oh well google is my friend :)

[@melanieking4357]

l take my hat off to you Mrs Lawernce. Gods speed

[@RealBigLou]

this was not far away from my house and been past where he died many times a reminder of whats bad with the world everytime

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

Does that include reminders of womens' handbag snatching as well?

[@RealBigLou]

@@letsdiscussitoversometea8479 what

[@batwoman4487]

Didn't a lot of people in England say: "There is no Racism in England"!

[@ezekielbenisrael1962]

Yes white people say that!

[@AluminumOxide]

got recommended this video after the Sarah Everard case in March 2021

[@Longtack55]

What is the parallel ?

[@connoroneill9406]

@@Longtack55 police misconduct

[@Longtack55]

​@@connoroneill9406 Has the murder-accused been culpable in his capacity as a cop or a private citizen? His "copness" may be irrelevant to the crime. I am saying that in the absence of contrary evidence his actions were that of a private citizen unless his position as a cop was directly used in the commission of the crime. I have no sympathy for him in either capacity and I disdain cops who don't behave themselves 24/7.

[@Longtack55]

@@connoroneill9406 Was the accused using his position as a cop to directly facilitate the crime? Not that I know of, and therefore his occupation is irrelevant and there is no parallel.

[@connoroneill9406]

@@Longtack55 evidence shows he *may* have used his badge to get Sarah into his car. Also, if a police man can be a killer and somewhat get away with it, then how is anyone supposed to feel safe?

[@roses123ize]

& now the Tories say racism doesn't exist, they are disgusting !

[@myaphextwin807]

I am English and white but I am angry at the injustice served on the Lawrence family. I represent millions of white people in England. I hope Stephen's family one day feel justice has been served.

[@grahamt5924]

How many whites have been murdered in that time by a minority in the UK and no one cares when that happens.

[@malthusXIII-fo3ep]

And now the vast majority of racist murders are white,....shockingly censored by MSM.

[@rb6042]

I was born outside of the UK and have lived for 59 years only eight of those I have resided here in the UK. In all my years on this earth Iv'e only been called a racial epitaph twice both times happened in the UK. So I dare someone to tell me that this country is not racist.

[@lokireid1709]

Exactly! Was waiting for someone to mention this. Perhaps if the officers were investigated, wronguns like Wayne wouldn't have had the audacity to kill Sarah. Hindsight....

[@DiUnadulteratedTruth]

What role did the monarchy play in this? Did they speak out against this injustice? They may not be able to arrest people, but they should be able to take a stance against racism and systemic racism. Do they even serve a purpose?

[@JoaoSilva22222]

Does anyone remember Jean Charles, murdered by the Scotland Yard?

[@guidomista904]

Yh, he was a Brazillian man shot because he was mistaken 7/7 terrorist clear example of racial profiling

[@JoaoSilva22222]

@@guidomista904 Truth he was an illegal type, but from this to being shot 9 times it was a huge breach, don´t you agree? And he wasnt black.

[@paulqueripel3493]

And the person in charge of the operation is now in charge of the metropolitan police.

[@bustabloodvessel5327]

Try and give a little context at least. He was running into an underground station about to board a train whilst wearing a backpack. This was a day or two after multiple bombs had been detonated by people wearing backpacks on trains and buses. The whole country was on high alert after the attacks and it is kind of understandable that nervousness, tension and stress can lead to mistakes when split second decisions have to be made which could potentially save many lives.

[@sarastarkey2365]

@@bustabloodvessel5327 Oh that's okay then....the police were and are racists. The man came out of a building where he lived and the police, being the morons they are, go oh there is a person with a different hue. He is probably a 'terrorist'. Give me strength with people like you spewing this American type garbage. So if you are darker than the police like and happen to be running to catch a train they can execute you.

[@Person-gk5ee]

This is one of the most awful and unfair failings by the British police in history. They’ve let down his family and it’s just awful

[@recruitmentch]

My parents who are both surgeons moved us from Kurdistan in Iraq to the UK when I was 13 years old. Unlike my two sisters who were kindergarten age, I'd moved to the UK at an age where I had knowledge of my identity, culture, history of Iraq, and had also grown up in an education system that required us to learn Arabic. But despite us Kurds being oppressed and having fought against British and American puppets for over a century, I became a pariah in the secondary school I was enlisted. The year was 1996 and back then, I was pretty much the only foreign kid in my entire year. The school was in the heart of Kent, only contained a couple of black kids, one Turkish kid who was born and bred in the UK and 1-2 kids who were 2nd / 3rd generation from the subcontinent. It didn't take me long to pick up English, but that only made things worse. Looking back, I know the racism was taught to the kids by their parents. They'd gone home, told the parents that a kid from Iraq was in their school and well, so started a year and a half of absolute torment. I somehow felt that these people must represent British society because there really wasn't one kid who didn't join in with the racism. Be it the colour of my skin, where I'd come from, what I brought with me for lunch: everything would be picked on. Many a time during school PE, I would be jumped on by 5-6 kids when playing rugby. They'd kick, punch, hurl abuse and just act in the most hooligan and backward manner imaginable. Not one teacher ever stood up and tried to stop it. I used to tell my parents, but having grown up in Iraq with kids of Arab, Turkmen, Christian and Kurdish backgrounds, they refused to believe what I was telling them. I was a pretty easy-going kid, but that experience really made me develop a temper, and also a sense of distrust even in people who are supposed to protect and help you. Just short of 2 years, both of my parents were offered medical research jobs in Italy and we quickly moved. It saved my teenage years. I went to the UK as an innocent kid and left knowing what racism was and is.

[@aguyonthenet9061]

What did teachers say when you compalained

[@TobyIKanoby]

Meanwhile the clown in power now claims there is no racism.

[@georgegribbin7980]

Watched all this unfold on television and still can’t believe the outcome. I just don’t get and understand the justice system. I feel so sorry or the family and it should not be how it is.

[@markanthony1920]

The wheels of Justice turn slowly. Thankfully 2 murderers were finally brought to Justice thanks to the victim's Mother.

[@ianmangham4570]

They've messed with Stephen Lawrence's photo, in the original he's doing a black power salute

[@ask_why000]

This mom is an unrelenting advocate for her children. I think her son would be so proud.

[@idilali9160]

Took them 19 years to get Justice wow I don't think I would have waited 19 years for sure if it the victim was son or family, The killers wouldn't be walking around I'll be in jail and they would've been six feet under for sure.

[@tattylashes1664]

His mum is a star, So dignified

[@barbarellababe1380]

Doreen Lawrence is an amazing woman I love her so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

So brilliant she won't let a bad word be said about her son it seems...

[@xvsupremacy7190]

Critical Thinker why should she !

[@letsdiscussitoversometea8479]

@@xvsupremacy7190 Because in order to get as close as possible to the [real] truth, everything about her son should be open to discussion. Though at the same time, privacy is an attribute that civilisations fought for *centuries* to obtain - thereby questioning why she may be in the House of Lords in the first place?

[@malthusXIII-fo3ep]

But she's ignored dozens of white victims of racist rapes and murders.

[@adedamolaadeleke1316]

To attack someone for seriously their skin colour is sick in mind

[@johntate5050]

You've been brainwashed.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

They ganged up against her like a pack of wolves - but she never gave in to such shameless intimidation tactics.

[@dannij7081]

"Dear Mama you are appreciated!"-Tupac. Nothing like Mama!

[@markanthony1920]

The cost of Liberty, is eternal vigilance!

[@ninanano]

Wow the Daily Mail did that??? Pleasantly surprised to see they don't only run clickbaity stories on celebrities

[@alia2ali]

19 years!😪

[@StretchGamesHD]

He was murdered on my birthday 22nd of April 1993. Was so sad to learn this 😞

[@fendisommers2613]

Yeah and it was plotted on my birthday the 21st,so I'm even sadder to know that

[@cesarduenasduenas908]

As a Hispanic living in Texas, i have faced those same issues, of being looked at as less than human by police and racist teachers, bosses, coworkers, etc It can ruin you mentally. But I served my country hinorably and realized how beneath me those people were. And it was their inferiority complex that made them lash out. Because individually they arent that intelligent, brave, or scary.

[@buffybutt6396]

And still young men are being stabbed in London and there is no justice for the families. What's changed? Now its all colours, it's now tit for tat. And now there is a greater divide because the Lawrence family waited 20 years and then only 2 of the 5 got convicted. Sad that racism doesn't end it just goes underground 😢

[@sothelon3894]

Gods bless this mother in despair,you dont want to make an enemy of a griefing mother

[@samsungtesz2193]

Remember, how George Floyd's death is widely famous around the world but this way long before that current event happens was almost forgotten at the time. Oh.. 😳🚗⏳

[@fendisommers2613]

That is why we must never forget who our enemies are because they will never forget us

[@ellis7622]

Kaspa well no, he hasn’t been found guilty. i’m pretty sure the trial is under way right now. i’m not even saying i think he’s innocent, just that you’re factually wrong for saying he was “found guilty”.

[@growingandshowing559]

@@knexilva its still underway and will be for quite a while we can assume.

[@anonomous8719]

No comparison - Stephen Lawrence wasn’t on drugs, didn’t commit any crime and wasn’t resisting arrest unlike George floyd.

[@steverhoods4880]

19 years absolutely disgusting

[@Aa-ieoe]

A mom can never forgive injustice to her kids

[@garfstiglz3981]

And what has Baroness Lawrence of Clarendon, his mother, done since 2013 when she was made a life peer. Absolutely nothing, that's what!

[@KCsFunHouse]

I can’t believe I hadn’t heard of the Barrenness and the incredible work she has done. What a force she is!

[@william_8844]

Didn't know racism was this bad in UK

[@temesgen754]

the system it's not racist but the society is worst than the USA

[@Realamericanfan7279]

@@temesgen754 never seen a protest like this in the uk

[@grey4844]

Me too

[@JAM_2024]

It’s bad in Canada too. The media has kept quiet all these years until now.

[@william_8844]

@@JAM_2024 wow

[@maximme]

Justice for Harry Dunn. Never forget. Never Forgive.

[@beckjtjt2522]

Stephen - never ever ever forgotten. Rest in power.

[@lurategh]

Wow, I had NO idea about this. How incredibly tragic and infuriating.

[@deandefreitas7464]

I was not allowed to see my own statement. It was altered. I agree corrupt

[@cesargalicia7700]

Unfortunately this is how we change the system.

[@isabelrivera96]

Yeah things dont change until something terrible happens and draws enough attention. If not its just buried and forgotten and no change is madr

[@bogeyman1273]

Nothing has changed!!

[@batwoman4487]

This was so powerful! I am glad and sad. I am glad because Mrs. Lawrence received some justice for her son. She also fought for other victims and their families to receive justice. But I am sad because not all the men who killed her son Stephen Lawrence were arrested and convicted and sent to jail. Mrs. Lawrence's fight for justice for her son reformed the law(s)in England.

[@EVOLMAI]

Smh ✨🙏🏽😞🙏🏽✨😤😡😤 They are probably paying or will pay along the bloodlines..

[@fendisommers2613]

Oh they shall,you cant throw nothing in the universe and not expect for it to throw something much heavier at you

[@mrflynn01]

Mother England and her racism is still showing!!

[@aliesebonn1106]

What an incredible story. I’m so glad they faced prison. It’s sad how long it took.

[@RaphaelDawkinsCombatRadio]

Two of them, there are more.

[@BeGlamourlicious]

This is just embarrassing. I feel ashamed. It’s like spitting in the face of the victims and their families. These horrible men were still out there and probably abusing other people as well. It’s disgusting. I hope the killers see his face everyday when they go to bed and their souls get tortured everyday.

[@adifferentperspective2457]

The UK just said that there is no systemic racism, that's racism at it's best

[@nightangle476]

Never underestimate the power of love of a mother for her child. Poor mother lost her child what else she can loose now, every mother is a champion ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@sidneyvicous6457]

it didnt change a nation with respect to stephen it was just another story to most of us...

[@AnonymousPacifist]

In the end they had to pay money for justice, shame!🐽

[@olafgunnerson3988]

What about the poor lad that was murdered by the SPG in the 80s in Moss side in Manchester. mentally disabled and chased down and driven over by the SPG . And what happened . They disbanded the SPG and transfered all officers involved.

[@randomperson2058]

What’s his name?

[@olafgunnerson3988]

@@randomperson2058 it was that long ago I do not remember all I remember is the police chased the kid in thier van and ran him down with thier van . The SPG were the scum of the police . thugs and bully boys every one . Thier actions were so bad they had to disband the SPG

[@Dabmasterj2023]

It’s a trap you move to another country to pursue a better life and you loose everything African mothers are still crying for their children dying from racism discrimination and victimised by the ones that are supposed to uphold the law

[@dominicclarke3206]

Exactly

[@ryanb7385]

lose*

[@cchrist58]

Wow How Interesting doc !! How Time Fly's !!

[@tolbizejena6210]

Black lives matter ✊🏾

[@jslfcs6655]

White lives matter ✊

[@naramonteiro1887]

ALL LIVES MATTER! Corruption is the real problem.

[@googleuser9383]

1991: Police is prejudiced against black people 2021: Black people are prejudiced against police

[@cdean2789]

The MET is officially, institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic.

[@bilbo370]

Met Stuart Lawrence recently, very moving person.

[@susannamarker2582]

Remember, rogue individuals in the Police did that, not the whole of the force. But the force will close ranks to protect their people until you show them the evidence.

[@kgaghana1]

I have always thought about been impatient for justice and yet this story has humbled my perception of being persistent with patience.

[@caroljames7381]

Big failure by met police in handling this case !!!!

[@sarahakinlade7610]

gave me chills. its crazy to think the place he died is only 10 minutes from my house !

[@stevengruber57]

I really don't like taking the most extreme cases and using them to represent the whole nation this way. This case is well known because people were absolutely disgusted by it, if we were all racist then nobody would care.

[@embo8896]

Heart breaking,anybody who has an ounce of compassion can see the pain in that woman's face,the torture she feels when she closes her eyes to sleep at night and imagines her son being set upon by those animals,I wish you peace in your life Mrs Laurence,you are a beautiful intellect strong woman and mother,you are a force of nature and your beautiful son will never be forgotten

[@linleysmith4528]

I'm so sorry for your loss of your son Stephen 💞 may he rest in peace and love pray that you will find solace and comfort that people are on your side 🙏🌹💞

[@emperorpalpatine4723]

If you really want to know how bad police corruption is ask yourself out of the suspected hundreds of people who died suspiciously in police custody how many police officers have actually been convicted SINCE 1969?

[@muhammadrishad7457]

Be it America, UK ,China,Arab , indian or anywhere , the issue is not of the colour of the skin but the evil in our heart.

[@SM-nn6po]

I would of made it my life , to get an eye for an eye