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  • The Met Police will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents, a shift aligning with the Linehan case and broader online conduct reforms.
  • Police say this change will give officers clearer guidance and reduce ambiguity about what online comments constitute criminal behavior.
  • Victims and free-speech advocates criticize the shift but urge authorities to do more, citing concerns about rights and policing limits.

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Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents

Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan to face 'no further action' over transgender social media posts

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan to face 'no further action' over transgender social media posts

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan says police taking no further action over trans posts

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan says police taking no further action over trans posts

Met Police drops investigation into Graham Linehan’s trans tweets

Met Police drops investigation into Graham Linehan’s trans tweets

Met to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents after Graham Linehan probe dropped

Met to stop investigating non-crime hate incidents after Graham Linehan probe dropped

TV writer Graham Linehan won't face charges for transgender post that sparked UK debate

TV writer Graham Linehan won't face charges for transgender post that sparked UK debate

UK police drop case against comedy writer arrested over transgender social media posts

UK police drop case against comedy writer arrested over transgender social media posts

Met Police confirms it will stop probing non-crime hate incidents

Met Police confirms it will stop probing non-crime hate incidents

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