Ministers in the UK government say they are taking steps to change or remove disputed guidance that has been criticised as creating a “two-tier” approach to policing by race. The rules are linked to the Anti-Racism Commitment, which critics say instructs officers not to be “colour blind” when interacting with people of different backgrounds.
The reporting says concerns about the guidance have been raised repeatedly, but previous Home Secretaries had dismissed those worries. In the new position described by outlets, ministers now acknowledge that it is wrong to tell officers to handle white people differently, signaling that the existing guidance will be torn up or replaced.
The coverage frames the decision as a reversal of earlier responses to criticism, with officials moving to address the controversy over how police should apply race-related principles in day-to-day practice. The articles do not provide detailed wording of the revised rules or timelines for implementation.
