Essex police clarified that their investigation into columnist Allison Pearson is specifically for inciting racial hatred, not for a non-crime hate incident as claimed.
Boris Johnson condemned the investigation as reminiscent of Soviet-era oppression and urged the police to discontinue their investigation of Pearson immediately.
Kemi Badenoch argued for a reassessment of hate crime laws in light of the allegations against Pearson, emphasizing the need for legal clarity.
The Essex police stated that their actions were a response to a public complaint about an alleged criminal offence, ensuring their policing was impartial.
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