Launch of the Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) at Lambeth Town Hall

Wednesday 19th July 2023

The Alliance for Police Accountability (APA) is a coalition of groups representing anti-racism activists, women, and civil and disability rights. Its launch event on Wednesday 19th July at 10 AM at Lambeth Town Hall, London SW2 1RW brought together distinguished Black community leaders, activists and criminal justice experts, alongside victims of police failures from across the country, including Mina Smallman – who saw police officers jailed for taking and sharing pictures of her two murdered daughters.

Baroness Louise Casey, author of a damning report into the Metropolitan Police, which branded it institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic, provided a video interview at the event. Other speakers included:

• Andy George, President, National Black Police Association 

• Lee Jasper, Chair of the Alliance for Police Accountability 

• Leroy Logan MBE, former police superintendent and founding member of the Black Police Association  

• Jeremy Crook OBE, Chief Executive of Action for Race Equality.

• Dr Wanda Wyporska, Black Equity Organisation Chief Executive (via video address)

The launch event was live streamed to audiences across the UK.

As Leroy said:

“It was great to take part in this momentous launch, especially when there’s such an amazing line up of speakers that includes Baroness Louise Casey who’s timely & significant report is a wake up call for the Metropolitan Police, plus supporting the work of a unique alliance like us”