Police forces are attending and recording too many non-crime hate incidents according to a policing watchdog, but the Home Secretary has said they must report more.
The Chief Inspector of Constabulary Andy Cooke has released a report following a review into activism and impartiality in policing, commissioned by previous Home Secretary, Suella Braverman. The review considered (among other issues) the records of 120 non-crime hate incidents (NCHI). The report blamed a ‘risk-averse’ culture within police forces. However, the new Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said she will reverse previous guidance aimed at limiting the recording of NCHI by police.
Social justice, political differences & the church
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