Derbyshire Police Tribunal Rules on Offensive Game

An employment tribunal found that Derbyshire Police officers played the game 'snog, marry, avoid' using photos of suspected sex workers and felons at work, a practice described as 'crass and inappropriate' and potentially in breach of equality legislation. Former probationary constable Shafarat Mohammed, an Asian Muslim, claimed racial and religious discrimination after being included in the game and shown images of black women, which he found embarrassing and offensive. The tribunal acknowledged the game's inappropriate and potentially harassing nature but found no evidence of racial or religious targeting since the images depicted women of various ethnicities. Mohammed's claims were ultimately dismissed as weak, unfounded, or exaggerated. The judge stated that the incident reflected poorly on all those involved and emphasized the need for professionalism within the force.