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British Police Log Anti-Islam Comments as 'Hostile' Even When No Crime Is Committed
South Wales Police and other forces are logging hostile comments toward Muslims that exceed what officers view as legitimate debate, with records potentially used in future job checks.
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British police forces are logging anti-Islam comments from members of the public even when no crime has occurred. South Wales Police instructs officers to record “hostile” behavior toward Muslims that goes beyond what the force considers legitimate debate. Multiple other police forces are following the same practice.
The records are kept on file and could appear during later job vetting checks. Free speech groups state that the policy converts lawful opinions into a permanent risk for the individuals involved. GB News reported the instructions and noted that the practice applies even in cases where no criminal offense is alleged.
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