Home Secretary calls in HMIC over activism risks skewing policing

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Home Secretary calls in HMIC over activism 'risks skewing policing'

Suella Braverman has asked the inspectorate to undertake a review of activism and impartiality in the police, with a final report expected by the end of March 2024.

Date - 4th September 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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The Police Federation has warned against policing being used as a "political football" after Suella Braverman enlisted HMICFRS to undertake a review of activism and impartiality in the police. On Saturday it emerged that the Home...

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