Ban on Maccabi fans exposes deep cracks in policing and evidence handling

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An independent review found West Midlands Police exaggerated and misrepresented intelligence to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, uncovering confirmation bias, faulty use of AI, and inadequate community consultation, raising questions about policing integrity and trust in authorities.
Topics:world#ai-in-intelligence#confirmation-bias#maccabi-tel-aviv#police-integrity#politics#west-midlands-police
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- U.K. Home Secretary Presses Police Chief to Resign Over Israeli Soccer Fan Ban The New York Times
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