Don’t log non-crime hate incidents, says head of police watchdog

Andy Cooke says the cases take up little time for forces in England and Wales but create intense controversyPolice should no longer record or investigate non-crime hate incidents, the chief inspector of constabulary has said.Sir Andy Cooke said handling the incidents took up a minuscule amount of...

<p>Andy Cooke says the cases take up little time for forces in England and Wales but create intense controversy</p><p>Police should no longer record or investigate <a href="https://www.college.police.uk/app/major-investigation-and-public-protection/hate-crime/responding-non-crime-hate-incidents">non-crime hate incidents</a>, the chief inspector of constabulary has said.</p><p>Sir Andy Cooke said handling the incidents took up a minuscule amount of time but drew vehement criticism.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/10/dont-log-non-crime-hate-incidents-says-head-of-police-watchdog">Continue reading...</a>
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