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Police Chiefs Propose Eliminating Non-Crime Hate Incidents

12/23/2025

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Police chiefs plan to eliminate non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) and will only record serious anti-social behavior, removing NCHIs from police databases.
The change follows the controversial arrest of Graham Linehan for social media posts.
The College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council will present the proposal next month, with support from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The Metropolitan Police has stopped investigating NCHIs to provide clearer guidance for officers.

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Police chiefs plan to eliminate non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs) and will only record serious anti-social behavior, removing NCHIs from police databases.
The change follows the controversial arrest of Graham Linehan for social media posts.
The College of Policing and National Police Chiefs’ Council will present the proposal next month, with support from Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood.
The Metropolitan Police has stopped investigating NCHIs to provide clearer guidance for officers.