Archive · 13 Aug 2025
UK Police to Reveal Suspects' Ethnicity and Nationality to Fight Misinformation
UK police can now share a suspect's ethnicity and nationality in serious cases.
This is because false information online has caused problems like protests.
The police want to share the facts to stop this and keep people safe.
The government agrees and will allow them to share immigration details if needed.
UK police will now reveal suspects' ethnicity and nationality.
The change aims to counter misinformation online.
New guidance from NPCC and College of Policing supports the disclosure.
The Home Office will authorize release of immigration information.
The decision follows instances of public unrest caused by misinformation.
- Who
- UK police, NPCC, College of Policing, Home Office, CPS
- What
- UK police will reveal ethnicity and nationality of suspects when charged.
- When
- As per new guidance issued this week.
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Why
- To counter misinformation and increase public safety.
- Policy Change
- Police can disclose ethnicity and nationality
- Purpose
- Prevent spread of misinformation and public unrest
- Implementing Bodies
- NPCC and College of Policing
- Supporting Authorities
- Home Office and CPS
- Guidance
- Interim guidance
