TRIGGERnometry Why Are the Police Investigating “Non-crime”?
May 3, 2024
The podcast dives into the contentious rise of police investigations into non-crime hate incidents in the UK. It critiques this trend as a worrying diversion from traditional law enforcement, raising alarms about freedom of expression. Discussions highlight the problematic definitions of hate and the potential authoritarian implications of policing thoughts. A significant court case is reviewed, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding free speech against intrusive policing tactics. The need to reconsider resource allocation in law enforcement is also addressed.
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Non-Crime Hate Incidents
- Police are prioritizing "non-crime hate incidents," which are not actual crimes.
- These incidents, based on perceived offense, divert resources from real crime.
Politicians Targeted
- Murdo Fraser, Amber Rudd, and Rachel Maclean were subjects of non-crime hate incident reports.
- These incidents stemmed from online posts and public speeches.
Origin of Non-Crime Hate Incidents
- The College of Policing introduced non-crime hate incidents in 2014 without government mandate.
- Activists within public institutions influenced this introduction.
