When one of the most respected referees in world football is refused entry by the host nation, because they don't like his home country, the correct response of the other referees should be to boycott the tournament unless he is allowed to do his job. Sadly, that won't happen.
formal apology to my parents for my behavior during the 2008 recession. if someone asked me to buy them a nintendo ds and an annual roblox membership rn i'd actually blow up
Around 4 or 5 years ago the Met came up with a scheme whereby new recruits (who were of a black or minority ethnic background) would be afforded guidance and on-tap assistance throughout their 2 year probation.
There would be a tutor assigned throughout that period to guide them through challenges, issues or concerns. Issues that many or all probationers come access throughout their probation at some stage.
Sadly, if you were white you were on your own and wasn't afforded that extra assistance or guidance.
I was working at Edmonton police station in North London and I challenged this on an internal platform.
Within a few hours I received a personal email from a Chief Inspector and Superintendent, both of whom suggested I refrain from any negative views on this project.
The Superintendent (who still serves today but now in another force) made veiled threats that if I didn't remove the communication or change my view that matters 'could go further'.
Many people today wonder why things aren't challenged in the job, particularly around race related issues.
The problem remains that if you dare to challenge these things, you are either bullied into submission or punished.
Thankfully, I was in my final few months of the job & really didn't care anymore. If I was staying, I would have had to toe the party line and remain silent.
Many officers hate these schemes, but are too afraid to speak out & instead just accept that things are the way they are.
Race plans aren't only external projects within the job, they very much control things internally too.
My position is pretty clear really.
Individual cop on the street - 99% Good
Organisation, modality of operating, politicising of police forces, policies, DEI etc - Bad
Just seen our cunt of a prime minister condemning the riots in Southampton saying anyone who attacks police will feel the full force of the law.
He forgets we have just watched 2 lads get away with attacking the police. Walked free from Liverpool Crown Court.