An independent view: rebuilding trust and confidence in policing within minority communities

McKue, Mike

Abstract

Opening paragraph:
To understand the current situation between minority communities and policing in the UK, we must first examine the historical context. In the UK, the legacy of colonialism and the over-policing of Black and Asian communities during the 20th century have left lasting scars. These historical injustices have created a legacy of mistrust. For many minority communities, the police are not seen as protectors but as oppressors. This perception is reinforced by contemporary issues such as racial profiling, disproportionate use of force, and the overrepresentation of minorities in the criminal justice system. One key example is stop and search statistics. In 2022 -23, the rate for stop and search was 4.1 times higher for people identifying as Black or Black British compared to those from a white ethnic group (Figure 1). Those who were stop and searched often considered it a negative and traumatic experience. Until these historical and systemic issues are acknowledged and addressed, rebuilding trust will remain an elusive goal.

Citation

McKue, M. (2025). An independent view: rebuilding trust and confidence in policing within minority communities

• Acceptance Date: Apr 24, 2025
• Online Publication Date: May 27, 2025
• Publication Date: May 27, 2025
• Deposit Date: Jun 2, 2025
• Publicly Available Date: Jun 6, 2025
• Issue: 2
• Article Number: 15
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/5221122
• Publisher URL: https://magazine.science.police.uk/issue-2/an-independent-view-rebuilding-trust-and-confidence-in-policing-within-minority-communities/