Police ‘acted reasonably' in Allison Pearson ‘hate crime' case, report finds
The visit to her home sparked a backlash, including from former Conservative prime ministers Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
www.the-independent.comHere’s a quick update on Allison Pearson:
- In late 2024, Essex Police publicly announced that they would not pursue charges after investigating a social media post by Telegraph columnist Allison Pearson, and the Crown Prosecution Service had advised no charges, effectively closing the inquiry.[3]
- Independent review of the force’s handling of the case was announced by Essex Police around the same time.[3]
- Coverage at the time indicated Pearson described the police visit on Remembrance Sunday as upsetting, and there was significant public commentary surrounding the case, including remarks from political figures.[3]
If you’d like, I can pull a few more recent credible sources or summarize how this case was covered across different outlets. Would you prefer a brief timeline or a side-by-side summary of perspectives?[1][2][3]