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<p> </p><p>The Home Office does not hold the information requested. The Crown Prosecution
Service has no specific policy relating to the chanting of the word "yids"
by Tottenham Hotspur supporters and incurred no legal advice costs on this specific
issue. The case against the three Tottenham Hotspur supporters was discontinued by
the Crown Prosecution Service prior to the adjourned date of the hearing, without
parties having to attend court, and without the associated costs being incurred. <br><br>The
Crown Prosecution Service National Football lead has been consulted on a number of
occasions regarding whether the use of the word "yid" could amount to a
criminal act. The general advice given on each occasion was that each case depends
on its specific facts. In relation to the case that was dropped against the three
Tottenham Hotspur supporters, the police contacted the Crown Prosecution Service prior
to charge. Advice was given that there was a realistic prospect of conviction. It
subsequently transpired that the further evidence was not available and the case was
therefore discontinued. Prior to the discontinuance a meeting took place between senior
police officers and the Crown Prosecution Service officials.</p><p> </p>
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