Nine out of 10 unsolved murders in London linked to non-white victims
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Key context: <p>Exclusive: analysis risks deepening perception of ‘unequal protection under the law’ </p><p>Killers who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting away with their crimes than those who target white people, new research shows.</p><p>Analysis of unsolved homicides in London between 2019 and 2023 found non-white British people made up 61% of victims. When researchers assessed unsolved murders, 92.9% of cases in the capital were connected with a victim who was non-white.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/aug/23/nine-out-of-10-unsolved-murders-in-london-linked-to-non-white-victims">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Exclusive: analysis risks deepening perception of ‘unequal protection under the law’ Killers who take the lives of black people have a greater chance of getting away with their crimes than those who target white people, new research shows.Analysis of unsolved homicides in London between 2019 and 2023 found non-white British people made up 61% of victims. When researchers assessed unsolved murders, 92.9% of cases in the capital were connected with a victim who was non-white. Continue reading...
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