UK think tank calls for abolishing non-crime hate incident logging by police, citing resource diversion.
A UK think tank, Policy Exchange, argues that police spend over 60,000 hours annually logging non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), diverting them from fighting serious crimes. The report suggests abolishing the logging of NCHIs, which are incidents perceived as motivated by hostility but do not meet criminal thresholds. Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Bernard Hogan-Howe supports the report, calling for parliamentary discussion on the future of NCHIs. Critics claim NCHIs chill free speech and divert police from core duties, while supporters argue they are essential for monitoring community tensions. The Home Office is set to issue new guidance to limit their recording to serious cases.
November 25, 2024
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