Scrap non-crime hate incidents, police leaders to recommend

Police leaders are set to recommend scrapping non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) in a review next month. NCHIs are alleged acts of prejudice not meeting the criminal offense bar. Recent headlines on NCHIs have been damaging for police, prompting a need for a "sensible" reform for the social media era according to College of Policing chair Lord Herbert. The new proposals, outlined in the review, suggest a focus on only the most serious incidents to protect free speech and police resources, awaiting a final decision from the home secretary.