Minister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protests
Protests erupted in Southampton following the murder of Henry Nowak, leading to criticism of police anti-discrimination guidance. Policing Minister Sarah Jones stated that the guidance, which suggests different treatment for black and white suspects, gives a misleading impression. The National Police Chiefs' Council is reviewing this guidance amid concerns about its implications for policing practices.
- ▪Protests occurred in Southampton after the sentencing of Henry Nowak's killer.
- ▪Policing Minister Sarah Jones criticized the anti-discrimination guidance for suggesting different treatment based on race.
- ▪The National Police Chiefs' Council announced a review of the guidance amid rising tensions and public scrutiny.
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There were protests in Southampton on Tuesday over the murder of Henry Nowak. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenThere were protests in Southampton on Tuesday over the murder of Henry Nowak. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty ImagesPoliceMinister criticises anti-discrimination guidance to police amid Southampton protestsSarah Jones says guidance that black and white suspects should be treated differently gives ‘wrong impression’Ben Quinn Political correspondentWed 3 Jun 2026 04.27 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAnti-discrimination guidance to police that black and white suspects should be treated differently “gives the wrong impression”, according to the policing minister, who said protesters involved in overnight violence in Southampton should not be…
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