Nigel Farage has criticised the UK justice system as 'two-tier' following the decision to drop a case against a man accused of assaulting him. The Reform UK leader claimed that the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) would have pursued charges if the roles were reversed, reigniting debate over alleged bias in policing.
The term 'two-tier policing' has gained traction in recent years, particularly after the murder of Henry Nowak. Critics argue that police and prosecutors treat white suspects more leniently than those from ethnic minorities. However, official data does not support these claims.
Statistics from the Ministry of Justice show that ethnic minorities are overrepresented in stop-and-search and arrest figures, while white defendants are more likely to receive cautions. The US government has also weighed in, criticising the UK for alleged double standards in law enforcement.
Despite the controversy, experts say there is no evidence of systemic bias against white people. The notion persists largely due to high-profile cases and political rhetoric, rather than empirical data.
