Racist Assumptions at the Courthouse: A 21st Century Problem The incident involving Stephen Akinsanya, a black barrister who was told by a security guard that defendants can't park in a London court's car park, highlights the persistence of racism within the UK's criminal justice system.
This incident is not an isolated case; it echoes a pattern that has repeated itself over the years.
In 2020, two black barristers were mistakenly identified as defendants on multiple occasions, highlighting the ongoing issue of racial bias in the court system.