Shabana Mahmood to axe non-crime hate incidents in ‘common-sense’ policing overhaul

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced plans to overhaul police reforms by scrapping non-crime hate incidents and stopping officers from monitoring lawful social media activity. She aims to refocus police efforts on catching criminals, cutting crime, and ensuring neighborhood safety. The reforms include a new legal framework, mandatory response targets, and additional funding for intelligence units. The changes follow high-profile cases and aim to address concerns about the current system's effectiveness and proportionality.