The Metropolitan Police's gang violence matrix, found unlawful in 2022, is scheduled for deletion, raising concerns among campaigners. Groups like Jengba assert that the data linked individuals to alleged gang activities based on social connections rather than concrete evidence, disproportionately impacting young black men. They argue that access to this data is crucial to contest wrongful convictions tied to wrongful categorization within the matrix. Amnesty International highlighted the matrix's role in racial profiling, and an ICO investigation confirmed the Met's breach of data protection laws, prompting calls for accountability and rebuilding trust in policing.
The gangs violence matrix operated unlawfully by the Met Police, based on racial profiling, is set to be deleted, raising concerns over miscarriages of justice.
Campaigners argue the deletion of the matrix will erase crucial evidence of discriminatory policing practices, undermining accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
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