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UK to Replace Non-Crime Hate Incident System Amid Controversy

1/30/2026

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The British government plans to abolish the non-crime hate incident (NCHI) system and replace it with a new legal framework.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says police should focus on serious crimes rather than monitoring social media.
This follows the arrest of comedy writer Graham Linehan for gender-critical posts.
The NCHI has recorded over 130,000 incidents since 2014, including minor offenses by children.

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The British government plans to abolish the non-crime hate incident (NCHI) system and replace it with a new legal framework.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says police should focus on serious crimes rather than monitoring social media.
This follows the arrest of comedy writer Graham Linehan for gender-critical posts.
The NCHI has recorded over 130,000 incidents since 2014, including minor offenses by children.