UK Police to Consult Muslim Leaders Before Raids
British police will now have consult Muslim leaders before conducting raids. Since when do civilian panels get to determine whether police have evidence enough to conduct raids?
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POLICE have agreed to consult a panel of Muslim leaders before mounting counter-terrorist raids or arrests. Members of the panel will offer their assessment of whether information police have on a suspect is too flimsy and will also consider the consequences on community relations of a raid. Members will be security vetted and will have to promise not to reveal any intelligence they are shown. They will not have to sign the Official Secrets Act. |
Source: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2087-2372471,00.html
Oh, they'll have to promise not to tell! Now I feel better. Will other groups start asking for these privileges?
I think treatment like this has to be earned. Let these leaders start working with law enforcement to root out terrorists from their communities and once you have a positive track record maybe then you can start doing this. Essentially, London police are acting as their informants.
Michelle Malkin has more info and thinks America will follow suit.