Public and Commercial Services Union

Jay Abatan, a 42 year old black man was murdered in a racist attack by a gang in Brighton on 24 January 1999, at the end of a night out to celebrate his recent promotion.

Jay was accompanied by a friend and his brother Michael, who were also attacked.

Five days later, Jay died in hospital, having sustained severe head injuries.

Six years on, no one has yet been tried for Jay's murder. Jay's family continue to campaign for those who killed him to be brought to justice.

Both Jay and Michael were PCS members.

January 29, 2007 marked the eigth anniversary of Jay's death. To honour him and to raise awareness of the on-going campaign to bring his killers to justice Jay's family organised a public candlelight vigil outside Brighton Police Station.

What can you do to help?

We need your support and help to get justice for Jay. There are a few ways you can help. Everything you do can make a diffference.

Sign the online petition at Justice for Jay Petition website.

Send a letter to your MP, using this letter as a template.

  Justice for Jay, letter to MP template

Make a donation - the family of Jay are looking to launch a legal fighting fund to get 'Justice For Jay' via the courts.

Your donation will make this possible.

For more information contact: Justice for Jay Campaign, Lorna Campbell, PCS, Falcon Road, London, SW11 2LN. Tel: 0207 801 2683.

Trade Union Support

Trade unions can play an invaluable role in supporting the victims of racist attacks.

This is in keeping with the historic role that PCS and other trade unions have played in campaigning for the victims of racism and racist murders, which includes the Lawrence family.

Please show your support for the family of Jay Abatan who have campaigned for over six years for justice for Jay