US EditionMet Police chief Sir Mark Rowley admits racism in policing still an issue in London
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 12 – Sir Mark Rowley admitted ongoing racial issues and launched a £366 million plan to rebuild trust by increasing community officers and focusing on neighbourhood policing.
- Met Police chief Sir Mark Rowley acknowledged today that racism in policing remains a significant issue in London.
- He attributed this to a legacy of past mistakes in policing black communities and systemic pressures on the close-to-broken criminal justice system.
- Sir Mark acknowledged the pressures facing the Met but emphasized that officers respond promptly when someone calls 999 during emergencies.
- Sir Mark highlighted that Snaresbrook Crown Court in London has over 100 cases scheduled for 2029, illustrating the lengthy delays and ongoing pressure within the criminal justice system.
- Rowley emphasized urgent reforms, including a £366 million two-year overhaul plan to rebuild public trust and improve community policing.
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The Independent (US)Met chief calls racial disparities in London’s justice system ‘shameful’
Sir Mark Rowley addressed the racial disparities between suspects and victims of crime in London
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perspectivemedia.comRacial disparities in criminal justice system ‘shameful’ – Met Police chief
Sir Mark Rowley discussed the racial disparity among suspects and victims of crime in London.
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