3 March 1999

Dear Mr Bryson,

Thank you very much for writing to us about the Stephen Lawrence case.
We are always appreciative of the views of our readers and set great store by them.

The Lawrence campaign has been long running and has raised so many issues that it is inevitable that it has occupied so much space not only in the Mail but also every other national paper and media outlet.

We recognise that many people have differing views about the case and our treatment of it. That said, we do think a proper balance must be struck and we have, in various comment articles in our newspaper, made that quite clear and incorporated many of the points you make in your letter and enclosures.

The Mail is not especially "politically correct". It believes in justice being seen to be done for all our citizens, of whatever creed or colour. It is especially concerned for those who die while on public duty trying to make our lives safer.

Thank you for your interest and concern. As you can imagine we have had many hundreds of letters and thousands of phone calls about this whole subject.

Yours sincerely

Robin Esser
Executive Managing Editor