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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nadine White

Priti Patel told to ensure new Met police chief committed to rooting out racism in force

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A leading human rights organisation has urged the home secretary to ensure that the next Metropolitan Police commissioner is committed to rooting out racism within the force.

In a letter, seen by The Independent, the chief executive of Justice called on Priti Patel to see that the incoming top police officer is “equipped to recognise and to address” the entrenched injustices faced by black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

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