The outgoing Chief Constable of Police Scotland, Sir Iain Livingstone, has admitted that his force is 'institutionally racist and discriminatory' and that acknowledging the issue is “essential”. RiaChatter reports.
Describing it as a “difficult day”, the outgoing Chief Constable of Police Scotland has admitted that his force is “institutionally racist and discriminatory”.
Sir Iain Livingstone said that acknowledging the issue is “essential” if the UK’s second-biggest force is to become an “anti-racist” service.But it is believed to be the first statement of its kind by a police chief and comes amid ongoing controversy about policing culture in the UK.
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