Lawrence inquiry chairman Macpherson

Inquiry chairman Sir William Macpherson arrives at Hannibal House today (Tuesday), where he is due to hear further evidence from the original suspects in the Stephen Lawrence murder case. * 14/12/2000 Sir William Macpherson who dismissed claims Thursday 14 December 2000, made by Tory leader William Hague that his report highlighting institutional racism in the police had led to a reduction in the police stop and search policy and a rise in crime. Mr Hague blames the Macpherson report into the bungling of the Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry for undermining morale in the police. (Photo by Tony Harris - PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images)