PSNI stopping and detaining non-white travellers disproportionately, data shows

John Topping

Press/Media: Expert Comment

Description

Police in Northern Ireland are stopping and detaining a disproportionate number of black, Asian and mixed race travellers under anti-terrorism laws, according to newly disclosed data.

Period	30 Mar 2021

Media contributions

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Media contributions

Title	PSNI stopping and detaining non-white travellers disproportionately, data shows
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	The Guardian
Media type	Print
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	30/03/2021
Description	Police in Northern Ireland are stopping and detaining a disproportionate number of black, Asian and mixed race travellers under anti-terrorism laws, according to newly disclosed data.
Producer/Author	Rory Carroll
URL	https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/mar/30/northern-ireland-psni-stopping-and-detaining-non-white-travellers-disproportionately-data-finds
Persons	John Topping

Keywords

policing
Police Service of Northern Ireland
police practice
stop and search
police detention
equality
migrants
discrimination

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