1. Depends on the context. Obviously it can be racist.
2. Because he’s an on-duty police officer submitting a statement with full knowledge of what it is and what it will be used for.
2. Because he’s an on-duty police officer submitting a statement with full knowledge of what it is and what it will be used for.
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1. Why do you think the jury didn’t see Sam Kerr’s comments as racist in this context? Is the PC’s skin colour relevant to his professional behaviour? Is it the “false equivalence” get out clause ?
2. Good point.
PS. Nice musical taste but can’t identify your background - a sofa?
Also, would I - as a middle-aged white man - ever be allowed to say someone didn’t understand my position because they were black or of colour?