Judge rules police wrong to join pride march

A court ruled that Northumbria Police acted partially by allowing officers to march in a Gay Pride event. Linzi Smith, a gender-critical lesbian, argued that uniformed officers participating in such a politically charged event violated their duty of impartiality.

Responding to the ruling, Ms Smith said:

“I am delighted with the judgment of the court. It is terrifying to live in a community where the police have abandoned their duty of impartiality and embraced a highly controversial political cause.”

She expressed her satisfaction with the ruling, stating, “I am delighted with the judgment of the court.”