A High Court ruling has effectively banned uniformed police from participating in Pride parades, determining that their involvement in such events breaches impartiality obligations. The case, initiated by Linzi Smith, a gender-critical lesbian, claimed that police acted unlawfully by joining under a banner supportive of transgender rights. The judge, Mr Justice Linden, sided with Smith, stating that the Chief Constable of Northumbria Police acted against the law allowing police participation. This decision may lead to significant changes in how police engage in community events nationwide, focusing on impartiality expectations.
Uniformed police may be banned from Pride parades following a High Court ruling which determined police breached impartiality obligations by participating in a Pride event under a pro-transgender rights banner.
The High Court's ruling has significant implications for police involvement in community events, emphasizing the need for adherence to impartiality standards in public demonstrations.
Collection
[
|
...
]