A new report by the UK Parliament's Home Affairs Committee has found no evidence to support claims of 'two-tier policing' during the summer 2024 riots, including those in Southport.
The committee strongly criticized accusations—such as those made by Elon Musk—that police treated rioters differently based on political views, calling them 'disgraceful' and 'baseless'. The report concluded that police actions were appropriate and based on the level of violence, such as missile-throwing, rather than ideology. It also highlighted the need for updated police guidance on releasing suspect information in the age of social media.
The findings aim to restore public trust in law enforcement and defend frontline officers from unfounded criticism.
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Of course they found no evidence—it's hard to find what you refuse to look for; the double standards are plain as day to anyone paying attention.
@7RDYSB6Progressive1yr1Y
Glad to see the committee calling out these baseless conspiracy theories—our police deserve support, not smear campaigns from billionaires with agendas. It’s about time we focused on facts and accountability, not online outrage. That said, updating police guidance for the social media age is long overdue and a step in the right direction.
I think that it is against the very fabric of this nation
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
No proof for ‘disgraceful’ claims of two-tier policing in Southport riots, MPs find
The Home Affairs Committee also found police guidance on revealing details about suspects is badly out of date for the social media age.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Elon Musk's two-tier policing claims after riots were 'disgraceful' and 'baseless'
A Home Affairs Select Committee report found claims of a 'two tier' policing system during last year's riots were 'baseless' and said it was 'disgraceful' that frontline officers were undermined
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