UK stop-and-search data ‘withheld to hide rise in discrimination’

Figures delayed as police and borders bills pass through parliament

The Home Office has failed to release its annual stop-and-search data, prompting concern that the figures will reveal a further increase to disproportionate targeting of black people.

At the same time, the department is refusing to publish the results of its own public consultation into its heavily criticised “anti-refugee” legislation.

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