"Kaba, 24, was shot dead in Streatham, south-east London, in September 2022 as he tried to ram his Audi past police cars that had followed him and penned him in."
"Matthew Ryder KC, representing Kaba's family, told the court his relatives were 'extremely keen' for the proceedings to continue."
"Following Blake's acquittal, then home secretary Yvette Cooper vowed to raise the legal test used by prosecutors to determine whether to bring charges against police officers over use of force into line with the standard used for members of the public."
Chris Kaba was shot dead by a Metropolitan Police marksman in September 2022 during a police pursuit linked to firearms incidents. Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder but faces potential gross misconduct proceedings. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is expected to decide on the case by July 31. Kaba's family is eager for a full inquest into his death. Legal changes regarding the standards for prosecuting police officers are anticipated, with the Home Office finalizing amendments in June.
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