There's been a lot of talk about British policing of late...
Some say they're politically captured, but opinions are divided.
So here's a comprehensive summary of past incidences of bias (speaking to policy) so you can judge for yourself...
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Some say they're politically captured, but opinions are divided.
So here's a comprehensive summary of past incidences of bias (speaking to policy) so you can judge for yourself...
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Misconduct Probe for Saying “Whiter Than White”
In Sept 2018, a senior Metropolitan Police officer faced possible dismissal after using the phrase "whiter than white" when addressing colleagues.
The detective, who worked in anti-corruption, was suspended from duties and investigated for gross misconduct.
In Sept 2018, a senior Metropolitan Police officer faced possible dismissal after using the phrase "whiter than white" when addressing colleagues.
The detective, who worked in anti-corruption, was suspended from duties and investigated for gross misconduct.
Discrimination Against Straight White Recruits
In Feb 2019, an employment tribunal ruled that Cheshire Police unlawfully discriminated against an "exceptional" candidate under so-called "positive action" policies.
Matthew Furlong, 25, applied to join the force, following in the footsteps of his father, a serving detective inspector. But despite passing the interview process, he was ultimately denied the role.
He was told “it was refreshing to meet someone as well-prepared as yourself” and that he “could not have done any more.”
Yet, his application was rejected—not due to merit, due to being a straight white male.
In Feb 2019, an employment tribunal ruled that Cheshire Police unlawfully discriminated against an "exceptional" candidate under so-called "positive action" policies.
Matthew Furlong, 25, applied to join the force, following in the footsteps of his father, a serving detective inspector. But despite passing the interview process, he was ultimately denied the role.
He was told “it was refreshing to meet someone as well-prepared as yourself” and that he “could not have done any more.”
Yet, his application was rejected—not due to merit, due to being a straight white male.
“Report Hate—Even Without Evidence”
In Oct 2019, Devon and Cornwall Police marked Hate Crime Awareness Week by releasing a series of online cartoons encouraging the public to report “hateful” behaviour—even if it isn’t a crime. The campaign assured people that they “don’t even need evidence” to file a report.
The cartoons depicted exclusively white perpetrators targeting non-white victims.
One image showed a white man ripping off a Muslim woman’s hijab and punching her to the ground.
In Oct 2019, Devon and Cornwall Police marked Hate Crime Awareness Week by releasing a series of online cartoons encouraging the public to report “hateful” behaviour—even if it isn’t a crime. The campaign assured people that they “don’t even need evidence” to file a report.
The cartoons depicted exclusively white perpetrators targeting non-white victims.
One image showed a white man ripping off a Muslim woman’s hijab and punching her to the ground.
Dropping “Islamist Terrorism” Over Fears of Islamophobia
In July 2020, senior police officials considered removing terms like "Islamist terrorism" and "jihadis" to avoid appearing Islamophobic.
The proposal was presented at an online event attended by Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, the national head of counterterrorism policing, alongside a representative from the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP).
In July 2020, senior police officials considered removing terms like "Islamist terrorism" and "jihadis" to avoid appearing Islamophobic.
The proposal was presented at an online event attended by Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu, the national head of counterterrorism policing, alongside a representative from the National Association of Muslim Police (NAMP).
All-White Leadership Team Is “Not OK”
In Jan 2021, Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary Olivia Pinkney expressed concern over the lack of racial diversity in her leadership team.
Speaking about her Chief Officer group, she acknowledged that while it was half female and diverse in other ways, it still remained entirely white.
"It’s not OK that we look like we do across UK policing,” she said. “My colleagues and I are determined to change that.”
In Jan 2021, Chief Constable of Hampshire Constabulary Olivia Pinkney expressed concern over the lack of racial diversity in her leadership team.
Speaking about her Chief Officer group, she acknowledged that while it was half female and diverse in other ways, it still remained entirely white.
"It’s not OK that we look like we do across UK policing,” she said. “My colleagues and I are determined to change that.”
"Being Offensive is an Offence”
In Feb 2021, Merseyside Police faced backlash after officers displayed a “Being Offensive is an Offence” message on a van during a hate crime awareness event.
After widespread ridicule, police deleted the tweet and admitted their mistake.
In Feb 2021, Merseyside Police faced backlash after officers displayed a “Being Offensive is an Offence” message on a van during a hate crime awareness event.
After widespread ridicule, police deleted the tweet and admitted their mistake.
Promoting Pronoun Awareness
In July 2021, Merseyside Police released a video promising to “promote pronoun awareness” during the city’s LGBTQ+ Pride weekend.
The video, titled “What Makes Merseyside Police Unique and United,” featured officers waving rainbow flags and pledging their support for the movement.
Constable Emma Burns-Jones said: “I pledge to encourage colleagues to use gender-neutral terms.”
In July 2021, Merseyside Police released a video promising to “promote pronoun awareness” during the city’s LGBTQ+ Pride weekend.
The video, titled “What Makes Merseyside Police Unique and United,” featured officers waving rainbow flags and pledging their support for the movement.
Constable Emma Burns-Jones said: “I pledge to encourage colleagues to use gender-neutral terms.”
Allowing Criminals to Self-Identify
In May 2022, reports revealed that multiple British police forces were allowing criminals to self-identify their gender on official records.
At least nine police forces across England and Wales permitted suspects to be recorded as “non-binary” or “unknown and unspecified.” Some forces even claimed to recognise up to 67 different genders.
In May 2022, reports revealed that multiple British police forces were allowing criminals to self-identify their gender on official records.
At least nine police forces across England and Wales permitted suspects to be recorded as “non-binary” or “unknown and unspecified.” Some forces even claimed to recognise up to 67 different genders.
Mandatory Black History Training
Later that month, police officers were told they must undergo mandatory black history lessons as part of a nationwide effort to tackle racism in policing.
The Police Race Action Plan, launched by chief constables, aimed to create a police service that is “anti-racist” and better serves black communities.
Part of their plan involved positive discrimination practices to increase the number of black officers.
Later that month, police officers were told they must undergo mandatory black history lessons as part of a nationwide effort to tackle racism in policing.
The Police Race Action Plan, launched by chief constables, aimed to create a police service that is “anti-racist” and better serves black communities.
Part of their plan involved positive discrimination practices to increase the number of black officers.
Being “Untoward” to Paedophiles
In July 2022, Wiltshire Police admitted they had not acted in a “wholly proportionate” manner after officers visited the home of feminist campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen, also known as Posie Parker, over comments she made about paedophiles in a video.
Two officers arrived at her home to inform her that a complaint had been made against her for being “untoward about paedophiles.”
According to Keen, the officer admitted he had not even watched the video but stated that because someone had been offended, it had been recorded as a “hate crime.”
In July 2022, Wiltshire Police admitted they had not acted in a “wholly proportionate” manner after officers visited the home of feminist campaigner Kellie-Jay Keen, also known as Posie Parker, over comments she made about paedophiles in a video.
Two officers arrived at her home to inform her that a complaint had been made against her for being “untoward about paedophiles.”
According to Keen, the officer admitted he had not even watched the video but stated that because someone had been offended, it had been recorded as a “hate crime.”
"All Female Officers Experience Sexual Harassment"
In Sept 2022, Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth claimed that every female police officer has faced some form of sexual harassment during their career.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she said: “This is not about me, but I think sexual harassment is about sitting in rooms where you have more male officers than women. Where you’re in a male-dominated environment—for any woman, that’s always challenging.”
In Sept 2022, Deputy Chief Constable Maggie Blyth claimed that every female police officer has faced some form of sexual harassment during their career.
Speaking on BBC Breakfast, she said: “This is not about me, but I think sexual harassment is about sitting in rooms where you have more male officers than women. Where you’re in a male-dominated environment—for any woman, that’s always challenging.”
Trans Paedophile's Feelings Over Victims'
Also in Sept 2022, Sussex Police experienced backlash after warning social media users against making “hateful” comments about a convicted transgender paedophile.
The controversy highlighted the force’s broader “woke” policies, including the introduction of gender-neutral warrant cards.
In Nov 2021, the force scrapped traditional warrant identifiers, which previously marked male officers with A or C and female officers with B or D.
Also in Sept 2022, Sussex Police experienced backlash after warning social media users against making “hateful” comments about a convicted transgender paedophile.
The controversy highlighted the force’s broader “woke” policies, including the introduction of gender-neutral warrant cards.
In Nov 2021, the force scrapped traditional warrant identifiers, which previously marked male officers with A or C and female officers with B or D.
Referring to Paedophiles as “Minor-Attracted People”
In Dec 2022, Chief Constable Iain Livingstone of Police Scotland drew heavy criticism after referring to paedophiles as "Minor-Attracted People" ("MAPs").
In his 2021/22 Year-End Report, Livingstone stated that Police Scotland’s Specialist Crime Division for Public Protection had been involved in the Horizon Europe Project, which aims to prevent child victimisation by engaging with “MAPs” (paedophiles) and offering them support, treatment, and guidance.
In Dec 2022, Chief Constable Iain Livingstone of Police Scotland drew heavy criticism after referring to paedophiles as "Minor-Attracted People" ("MAPs").
In his 2021/22 Year-End Report, Livingstone stated that Police Scotland’s Specialist Crime Division for Public Protection had been involved in the Horizon Europe Project, which aims to prevent child victimisation by engaging with “MAPs” (paedophiles) and offering them support, treatment, and guidance.
Millions Spent on Diversity and Inclusion Staff
In Dec 2022, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that British police forces spent over £10 million annually on diversity, inclusion, and equality roles.
The request, submitted by Conservative Way Forward, found that the average force employs five full-time diversity workers, with a combined salary of £210,000 per force per year.
The roles were dedicated to promoting issues related to sexual, racial, and religious minorities.
In Dec 2022, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed that British police forces spent over £10 million annually on diversity, inclusion, and equality roles.
The request, submitted by Conservative Way Forward, found that the average force employs five full-time diversity workers, with a combined salary of £210,000 per force per year.
The roles were dedicated to promoting issues related to sexual, racial, and religious minorities.
Blocking Critics on Social Media
That same month, the National Police LGBT+ Network came under investigation for blocking critics on social media.
The organisation, which claims to help Britain’s 43 police forces develop “operational policing knowledge” on gay rights and inclusion, was accused of political activism after its official Twitter account (@LGBTPoliceUK) was found to be blocking individuals and groups critical of trans ideology and police involvement in activism.
The network was also accused of “threatening” opponents of transgender policies and openly backing Stonewall, a controversial charity, some of whose members have supported underage "gender-affirming" surgery.
That same month, the National Police LGBT+ Network came under investigation for blocking critics on social media.
The organisation, which claims to help Britain’s 43 police forces develop “operational policing knowledge” on gay rights and inclusion, was accused of political activism after its official Twitter account (@LGBTPoliceUK) was found to be blocking individuals and groups critical of trans ideology and police involvement in activism.
The network was also accused of “threatening” opponents of transgender policies and openly backing Stonewall, a controversial charity, some of whose members have supported underage "gender-affirming" surgery.
Selectively Investigating “Hate Speech”
In Oct 2023, a report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) found that police were failing to investigate cases of hate speech against white people, while aggressively pursuing other forms of hate crime.
The study, authored by Marc Glendening, identified a surge in hate crime investigations, particularly targeting those who criticise transgender ideology, homosexuality, or Islam.
In contrast, Glendening highlighted examples where police refused to act, including a London university welfare officer who posted the phrase “Kill All White Men.”
In another case, a model publicly claimed that “white people were brought up racist,”—no action was taken.
A Cambridge academic also called for an “offensive” to “eliminate white people” as a class, but again, police did not follow up.
In Oct 2023, a report by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) found that police were failing to investigate cases of hate speech against white people, while aggressively pursuing other forms of hate crime.
The study, authored by Marc Glendening, identified a surge in hate crime investigations, particularly targeting those who criticise transgender ideology, homosexuality, or Islam.
In contrast, Glendening highlighted examples where police refused to act, including a London university welfare officer who posted the phrase “Kill All White Men.”
In another case, a model publicly claimed that “white people were brought up racist,”—no action was taken.
A Cambridge academic also called for an “offensive” to “eliminate white people” as a class, but again, police did not follow up.
Avoid Saying “Man Up” and “Policeman”
In Nov 2023, officers were instructed to avoid using certain words, including “man up,” “OAP,” and “policeman,” over concerns they could cause offence.
A 12-page guidance document, published by Staffordshire Police, warned that “discrimination through language causes offence, patronises, and may be unlawful.”
In Nov 2023, officers were instructed to avoid using certain words, including “man up,” “OAP,” and “policeman,” over concerns they could cause offence.
A 12-page guidance document, published by Staffordshire Police, warned that “discrimination through language causes offence, patronises, and may be unlawful.”
Funding Bursaries for British African Students
In Jan 2024, British Transport Police (BTP) announced plans to launch a bursary exclusively for British African students as part of an effort to tackle “systemic racism” and “Afriphobia” within the force.
The scheme used funds from the Proceeds of Crime Act to finance a law course for a British African student, with the stated aim of improving representation of British African communities within the UK judicial system.
In Jan 2024, British Transport Police (BTP) announced plans to launch a bursary exclusively for British African students as part of an effort to tackle “systemic racism” and “Afriphobia” within the force.
The scheme used funds from the Proceeds of Crime Act to finance a law course for a British African student, with the stated aim of improving representation of British African communities within the UK judicial system.
“Covering Up” Data to Criminals’ Ethnicity
In Jan 2025, it was revealed that police forces collected less data on the ethnicity of criminals than at any time in the past 15 years.
Government figures, released under Freedom of Information laws, revealed a sharp rise in the number of offences where no ethnicity is recorded.
The Ministry of Justice data showed that the proportion of convicted child sex offenders with no ethnicity recorded jumped from 11.6% in 2010 to 28.7% in 2024.
For all sexual offences, the figure rose from 15% to 29% over the same period.
The data showed that ethnicity was not just omitted for sexual crimes but across all offence types.
This followed several scandals where council-led inquiries found that police had ignored crimes committed by minority ethnics due to fears of being labelled racist and/or stoking race wars.
In Jan 2025, it was revealed that police forces collected less data on the ethnicity of criminals than at any time in the past 15 years.
Government figures, released under Freedom of Information laws, revealed a sharp rise in the number of offences where no ethnicity is recorded.
The Ministry of Justice data showed that the proportion of convicted child sex offenders with no ethnicity recorded jumped from 11.6% in 2010 to 28.7% in 2024.
For all sexual offences, the figure rose from 15% to 29% over the same period.
The data showed that ethnicity was not just omitted for sexual crimes but across all offence types.
This followed several scandals where council-led inquiries found that police had ignored crimes committed by minority ethnics due to fears of being labelled racist and/or stoking race wars.
Avoid Saying “Black Sheep” and “Blacklisted”
Later last month, officers were instructed to stop using terms like “black sheep” and “blacklisted” over concerns they could be offensive, according to a 2023 diversity guide issued to staff at Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire Police.
The nine-page document claims such terms risk “portraying certain groups as inferior or superior to others” and should be avoided in police communications.
The guidance also instructs officers to use “pregnant person” instead of “pregnant woman” and warns against using “Christian-centric” language, including the word “faith”.
Later last month, officers were instructed to stop using terms like “black sheep” and “blacklisted” over concerns they could be offensive, according to a 2023 diversity guide issued to staff at Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Cambridgeshire Police.
The nine-page document claims such terms risk “portraying certain groups as inferior or superior to others” and should be avoided in police communications.
The guidance also instructs officers to use “pregnant person” instead of “pregnant woman” and warns against using “Christian-centric” language, including the word “faith”.
Hopefully this gives you some idea as to where the bias lies...
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