Mark Dolan sits in for Ian Collins
Has political correctness destroyed British policing? Fresh controversies have reignited questions over whether officers are being distracted by institutional culture, fear of accusations and bureaucracy instead of focusing on public safety.
Writer and broadcaster Emma Trimble reacts to outrage after Hampshire Police apologised over claims officers treated a dying stabbing victim as a potential racist during the Henry Nowak case, fuelling accusations that fear of discrimination allegations is influencing frontline policing decisions.
We also examine the fallout from the Manchester Airport incident, after the two brothers involved will reportedly face no further trial following two hung juries, while the armed officer involved still faces scrutiny and investigation. Has the case damaged confidence in policing, accountability and the justice system?
Retired Scotland Yard detective chief inspector Mike Neville joins to discuss whether police leadership, training and political pressure are undermining officers’ ability to do their jobs.
Henry Nowak case, Manchester Airport row, policing crisis, political correctness, public confidence in police. Are British police losing sight of their core mission?
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