Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests
Summary
The UK policing minister criticized guidance suggesting police should treat Black and white suspects differently, saying it creates the wrong impression. The guidance is under review after protests and arrests linked to a stabbing case in Southampton, where concerns about racism and police training have been highlighted.Key Facts
- The policing minister, Sarah Jones, said the anti-discrimination guidance gives the wrong impression but did not say training is ineffective.
- The guidance aims to improve outcomes for ethnic minorities by responding to their specific needs, not by treating everyone exactly the same.
- Protests occurred in Southampton after the sentencing of Henry Nowak’s killer, involving far-right speakers and some violence.
- The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) announced a review of the anti-racism guidance.
- Some politicians and parties, like Reform UK and Conservatives, criticize the guidance and want to change police practices.
- Reform UK plans to enact an “equal treatment act” to remove race-based police actions and diversity policies.
- The NPCC chair said they will consider changes to the guidance’s wording but want to keep improving policing quality.
- The situation raises concern about reversing changes made after past investigations into racism in UK policing.
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