Getting away with murder

4/06 - Fabian R., 18, African student, shot dead in Battersea SW2.
2/07 - James S-F., 16, African, shot dead at Streatham Ice Rink, SW16. Had been present at the shooting of Fabian.
6/07 - 3 young Africans acquitted of Fabian's murder. Due to lack of evidence. Only then is it revealed that James had been present in Battersea.

Gun law triumphs.