It’s a statement that caused trauma, anger and frustration.
The assertion from GMP’s Chief Constable, Stephen Watson, that his force is not institutionally racist, has caused turmoil among those who’ve fought for equality in the criminal justice system.
Less than a month after Baroness Casey found the Metropolitan Police to be exactly that, GMP’s leader told LBC Radio he didn’t deem any UK police force to be institutionally racist - and said the term had been ‘politicised in some circles.’
