Fact #150944

It is reported that British Culture Minister Matt Hancock is to raise concerns with London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the Metropolitan Police's use of the controversial Form 696 which requires venues in London, England, UK, Europe, to supply the names, stage names, addresses and phone numbers of all promoters and artists participating in an event - particularly if a night "predominantly features DJs or MCs performing to a backing track". Originally introduced in London, the form has since been adopted by sixteen other police authorities, and fears are widespread that it has racist implications and is intended particularly to target black and Asian musics such as Grime and hip-hop.