Federation asks for justification on institutional discrimination comments

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Federation asks for justification on institutional discrimination comments

The General Secretary has written to Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone.

Date - 30th May 2023
By - Cachella Smith

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The Scottish Police Federation has called for clarification on comments made by Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone that the force is “institutionally racist”. General Secretary David Kennedy has written to the Chief asking for further...

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