West Yorkshire Police Chief John Robins insists on "positive discrimination" to favor ethnic minorities in recruitment, despite backlash branding the policy as "racist." The force has temporarily halted applications from white British candidates to boost diversity.

Critics worry about unlawful discrimination against white British applicants and suggest a tiered ranking system that favors certain ethnic groups. The police assert that their recruitment methods align with the Equality Act 2010, aiming to mirror the community's diversity.

The Digest, 4/13/2025 @200AM, CDT

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