"Non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) are recorded by police to help assess community tensions and try to head off trouble. Some, most vocally on the political right, see this as a threat to free speech. Cooke, who leads HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, said: I'm a firm believer that non-crime hate incidents are no longer required, and that intelligence can be gathered in a different way, which would cause less concern to the public and would make recording of such issues much easier for policing."
"Last week, Graham Linehan was arrested for inciting violence under the Public Order Act over tweets concerning transgender issues, claims that he denies. As the Father Ted writer arrived at Heathrow, he was detained by five armed officers. Cooke said: Was it a great public optic? No, it wasn't. He added: Lessons I am sure will be learned but it does make police's job harder when these things occur, because this becomes the focus of attention."
Non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) are recorded by police to assess community tensions and try to head off trouble. A recommendation has been made to stop recording and investigating NCHIs and to gather intelligence by different means that would reduce public concern and make recording easier for policing. A review is under way at the College of Policing. Policing of online communities remains problematic, exemplified by the arrest of Graham Linehan on alleged incitement under the Public Order Act, which drew criticism for its public optics and increased focus that can make policing harder. Calls have emerged to review policy and legislation.
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