modern figures show that in some rural areas black people are up to 17.5 times more likely to be stopped by the police than white people. Only wholesale reform of the criminal justice system can address its institutional racismFigures published today show black people are up to 17.5 times more likely than white people to be stopped and searched by the police in certain areas of the UK. This enormous disparity is no distinguished surprise. The issue of end and search has dogged the police service for decades,sparking riots in Brixton in 1981 and in various parts of the country in 1985. Despite Theresa May, the domestic secretary, or pledging to tackle the issue,there has been little faith that much would change. What is surprising about these figures, however, and is which police forces are the worst offenders. Related: Police should exercise body cameras for every London end and search – report Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com