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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

Tories call for ban on police recording of ‘non-crime hate incidents’

Conservative party leader Kemi Badenoch doing media interviews during a visit to CMR Surgical, Ely Cambridgeshire, whilst on the local election campaign trail. Picture date: Thursday April 17, 2025. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Tories. Photo credit should read: Ben Whitley/PA Wire - (PA)

Police officers should be banned from recording “non-crime hate incidents” (NCHIs) in all but a few cases, the Conservatives have said.

Kemi Badenoch stated the party will introduce an amendment to the government's Crime and Policing Bill, effectively banning officers from logging these incidents unless a senior officer believes the information is crucial for preventing or solving future crimes.

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