Hate crime guidance overhauled after former officer wins appeal

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Hate crime guidance overhauled after former officer wins appeal

Hate crime guidance has been clarified following a Court of Appeal case brought by a former officer.

Harry Miller outside the Court of Appeal

Date - 20th December 2021
By - Chris Smith

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The College of Policing has revised guidance for hate crime investigations after the Court of Appeal ruled a force had acted disproportionately. Officers now have a new test to apply when investigating potential hate crimes where they must decide...

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