Justify stop and search or rethink, HMI tells Chief Constables

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Justify stop and search or rethink, HMI tells Chief Constables

Disproportionate stop and searches on BAME people need to be explained, HM Inspectorate has told forces.

Date - 26th February 2021
By - Chris Smith

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HM Inspectorate has told Chief Constables they must explain the basis for stop and searches on BAME communities or risk losing trust. HMI said that despite having more data on the use of force and stop and search, police forces are still unable to...

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