Riot Response: No Bias Found

A UK parliamentary committee has found no evidence of a "two-tier" policing system during the summer 2020 riots and protests, contradicting claims that Black Lives Matter protests were treated more leniently than other demonstrations. The Joint Committee on Human Rights investigated the policing of protests including those related to Black Lives Matter, Kill the Bill, and other events. The committee's report refuted suggestions that police forces were hesitant to take robust action against Black Lives Matter protests due to concerns about being perceived as racist. They concluded that the policing response varied depending on the specific circumstances, nature, and location of each protest, rather than the cause being protested. The report acknowledged that some policing tactics, such as the use of stop and search, disproportionately affected Black people, raising concerns about potential bias. However, this was attributed to existing inequalities within the criminal justice system rather than a deliberate policy to treat Black Lives Matter protests differently. The committee emphasized the need for improved transparency and accountability in policing protest events, recommending better data collection and consistent application of the law. They advocated for further training on human rights for police officers involved in managing protests. find the original article here: https://www.yahoo.com/news/no-evidence-two-tier-policing-summer-riots-mps-say-230127996.html