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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dan Haygarth

Non-crime hate incidents should be scrapped for ‘common sense’ system, police leaders say

Non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) should be scrapped as they are “no longer fit for purpose”, police leaders will recommend to the home secretary.

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and College of Policing will publish a review into public order and hate crime laws next month, in which they will call for NCHIs to be replaced with a new “common sense” system, as reported by The Telegraph.

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