The shoot-to-kill policy of the British Government is coming under more scrutiny after revelations that it's first victim, Jean Charles de Menezes, was innocent, while the first Scotland Yard statements about the killing were largely false and eagerly embroidered by a croney press.Today The Independent reports:
A relative of the the first "shoot-to-kill" victim said "my cousin's action were neither suspect nor wrong. The police have told me that he did not jump the ticket barrier, but used his Travelcard in the usual way. They also told me that he was wearing a jeans jacket and was not carrying a bag."
Bianca Jagger, supporting the family in their quest for justice, said that the killing of Mr de Menzesez should perhaps be describes as an execution. "We cannot let a mistake like this happen again. The policy of shoot-to-kill should be questioned."
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