Priti Patel calls for review of police approach to ‘hate incidents’
Priti Patel calls for review of police approach to ‘hate incidents’
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Number 10
The Home Secretary has called for an investigation into the way the police record ‘non-crime hate incidents’ (NCHIs).
Currently, College of Policing rules state that when someone claims they have been a victim of hatred, officers must keep a record against the name of the accused person even where no crime was actually committed. This can take place without any investigation of the claims.
But Patel is concerned that the policy is stifling free speech and punishing people unfairly.