Since the publication of the Macpherson Inquiry Report in 1999 the British police service has undergone significant changes in many areas. The police service improved its investigations and responses to crimes, including murder and hate crime, to curb institutional forms of discrimination.

Since the implementation of the Macpherson Inquiry Report, in murder investigations 90% of murders have been solved. Members of ethnic minorities have increasingly found the courage and confidence to report hate crimes.

Particularly significant is the progress made in the field of recruitment, training and employment in the police services. As a result of a series of measures and initiatives, there are now around 9% of PoCs and members of ethnic minorities in the British police service (for comparison, in 1999 only 3% of police officers were PoC or members of ethnic minorities). A more diverse structure of the workforce has furthered the connection between the police and the local communities they work with.

In recent years, according to the UK Department of Home Affairs, 90% of its employees have undergone training on equality, diversity and inclusion. The feedback from employees who have completed the workshops "Diversity and Respect" shows that they have more self-confidence in dealing with inappropriate behaviour. They have developed a better understanding of what bullying and harassment is all about and the negative effects of bullying and harassment on colleagues and clients.

More about the progress of the British police can be found in this dossier.