7 h. ago Southport victim Bebe King's family slam new plans to share suspects' ethnicity

Bebe King's grandfather said the actions of the far-right and Nigel Farage's Reform UK party in bid to "make a political gain" had been "despicable" in the wake of the horrific tragedy

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30 h. ago Policing must strike a balance between transparency and justice

Editorial: No democratic society should concede the principle of the right to a fair trial, one uncontaminated by misreporting that might influence a jury. But new guidance that permits police to share a suspect’s ethnicity and nationality with the public will enable the force to defend itself against often baseless allegations of ‘two-tier’ policing

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33 h. ago Bebe King's family escape to 'happiest place on earth' amid Southport anniversary

The parents of little Bebe King said they have escaped to the happiest place on earth in Florida to make new memories a year on from the youngster's tragic death

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37 h. ago New suspect ethnicity guidance ‘may not stop spread of disinformation’, policing minister admits

Police have been encouraged to share the nationality and ethnicity of suspects if there is a ‘policing reason to do’, but not immigration status

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38 h. ago Policing minister admits disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance

Disinformation could still spread regarding suspects arrested under new guidance for police, the policing minister has said.

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40 h. ago Foundation set up in Southport victim’s name to spread ‘magic’

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar have launched Alice’s WonderDance.

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40 h. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects under interim guidance

The change is hoped to combat misinformation spread on social media

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40 h. ago Police ordered to reveal ethnicity of suspects charged in high

Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said it is right to release further details even if that might ‘embolden racists’

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40 h. ago Disinformation could still spread under suspect ethnicity guidance says minister

Police forces have been told to share suspects' ethnicity and nationality with the public

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41 h. ago Police told to reveal ethnicity of suspects after cover up claims

The interim guidance by the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing comes after mounting pressure on police over the details they make public.

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41 h. ago New guidance for UK police on releasing suspects’ ethnicity and migration status

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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48 h. ago Police told to release ethnicity of suspects in high profile cases after string of secrecy rows

Forces will disclose the ethnicity and nationality of a suspect when it could reduce the risk of disorder, there are high levels of false information about an incident or there is significant public interest.

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49 h. ago UK police should consider revealing ethnicity of suspects, says new guidance

Disclosure of migration status, and ethnicity, could help keep peace ‘where there are high levels of disinformation’Police forces should consider disclosing the ethnicity and migration status of suspects when they are charged in high-profile and sensitive investigations, according to new official guidance.After a row over claims that police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection with the alleged rape of a child, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing have backed plans to release details of nationality when there is a “policing purpose” for doing so. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Campaigners criticise UK plans to reveal suspects’ ethnicity and migration status

Yvette Cooper wants guidance to change after row over claims police ‘covered up’ status of two men on charges relating to an alleged rapeAnti-racism campaigners have criticised proposals to allow police to reveal the ethnicity and migration status of suspects, after a row triggered by claims police “covered up” the backgrounds of two men charged in connection to the alleged rape of a child.The home secretary, Yvette Cooper, this week told the BBC she hoped the Law Commission would “accelerate” a review of contempt of court and that “guidance needs to change” about information released when a trial is pending. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago We must have transparency over migrants and crime. The politicians who lose control of our borders cannot be allowed to hide the consequences from us

24 hours before as part of Reform's Britain is lawless campaign, Farage called for ethnicity of suspects charged with rape and sexual assaults be made public. Now Cooper was in a hurry to oblige.

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1 week ago Sir Keir Starmer calls for police to be 'as transparent as possible' over ethnicity of sex offence suspects: PM forced to step in as Nigel Farage leads fury over 'cover

The Prime Minister was forced to respond after Nigel Farage 's demanded that police disclose the backgrounds of those charged with rape and sexual assault.

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