Met Police excludes white males from promotion workshops

The Metropolitan Police is facing criticism for excluding white male officers from workshops designed to help minority and female officers advance in their careers. This policy aims to improve representation within the force. The workshops, which have already supported 1,500 minority staff, are intended to boost promotion rates. Critics argue that the exclusion of white males constitutes discrimination, as promotion is determined by these workshops. A Met spokesman stated the policy is a step towards a workforce that reflects London's diversity. The force's Race Action plan highlights the mentoring program's success in increasing promotion rates for black officers.