It is a difficult case. The police have long been sure that they have identified the thugs who murdered Stephen Lawrence, but have as yet been unable to obtain evidence convincing enough to get them banged up. I can well imagine that it was also difficult to get witnesses to testify against these violent young men for fear of reprisals. While I understand the concerns of our American friends, I hope that convictions are possible this time around. Our streets must be made safe for the likes of Stephen Lawrence, not the beasts who murdered him. That is our priority.