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Police leaders are set to recommend eliminating non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), which are non-criminal acts motivated by hostility but recorded by police, arguing they divert resources and infringe on free speech, especially in the social media age. The review aims to focus policing on more serious threats, with the final decision resting with the Home Secretary.
The Community Security Trust (CST) reported a record 4,103 antisemitic incidents in the UK in 2023, with a surge following the Hamas attacks in October. Jewish schools have increased security, and verbal abuse towards Jewish students has become a daily occurrence. The UK government has taken steps to address the rise in antisemitic abuse, including increased funding for protective security at Jewish schools and places of worship. The CST's annual report also indicated a significant rise in university-related antisemitic incidents and online antisemitism. CST chief executive Mark Gardner emphasized the human impact of antisemitism in the UK, highlighting the need for addressing this issue.