Kaba Shooting Case Sparks Controversy in UK Justice

Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, has asserted that Chris Kaba was a victim of 'two-tier justice' during a Stand Up to Racism rally in London. Kaba, who was shot by police officer Martyn Blake in September 2022, was found to have a violent gang history, which has since been made public after Blake's acquittal for murder. Kebede criticized supporters of Tommy Robinson for portraying themselves as victims, arguing that Kaba, who was unarmed during the incident, did not have the chance to face trial. The controversial nature of Kaba's background has sparked debate about the fairness of the justice system and the ways it interacts with issues of race. In contrast, other commentators have expressed concern that Blake's trial was politically motivated and questioned the implications for law enforcement and community relations. The discourse around Kaba's death and Blake's acquittal reflects deep divisions in society regarding race, justice, and policing.