Nana Akua criticizes Northamptonshire and Surrey police DEI training as two-tier policing
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Summary
Nana Akua opens with criticism of Northamptonshire Police diversity training since 2022, including discussions of equality, links to hate crime, and the 'Witches of Glum' story to address unconscious bias. She highlights spending figures and contrasts this with low crime-solving rates. Surrey Police are cited for requiring 500-word anti-racism reflections and guidance on language and non-crime hate incidents. Segments include a Tally Money advertisement and a debate with Chris Candy on equality versus DEI.
Editorial Assessment
The broadcast accurately flags documented training materials from FOI inquiries reported in July 2026 outlets, but presents them without context on legal requirements for equality training or evidence of effectiveness. The 94% unsolved figure aligns closely with recent ONS/Statista data showing under 8% charge rates for overall crime. Viewers miss broader policing context such as post-Macpherson recommendations and rising reported hate incidents. The two-tier framing is asserted rather than evidenced by comparative outcomes data. Debate with Candy highlights agreement on equal legal treatment but diverges on systemic bias examples.
Key Moments
Northamptonshire Police uses 'Witches of Glum' story in diversity training since 2022
Telegraph and other July 2026 reports confirm similar training materials in police forces
Surrey Police requires 500-word reflections on building anti-racist force
Multiple recent reports including Telegraph and GB News confirm the exercise from FOI
Around 94% of crimes go unsolved in the UK
2024/25 data shows ~7.3% charge/summons rate for England and Wales offences
Vicram Diguar's mother received 3-year sentence likely served at home
No corroborating reports found on the specific case or outcome
Notable Concerns
- Unverified anecdote on Vicram Diguar sentencing presented as two-tier justice example
- Selective emphasis on costs and 'time-wasting' without police workload or outcome data