Trade unionists concerned about riot police

Title

Trade unionists concerned about riot police

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1984

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Duration

00:02:50

Description

Unidentified male speaker on a report documenting concern felt by trade unionists about the Police and their activities. The deployment of officers with visors and helmets on the scale seen at Warrington is likely to make the situation worse. There is a feeling among trade unionists that the Police are too often seen to be acting overtly on the side of the employer. The Warrington incident is a minor part of the report. Unionists are concerned about surveillance by MI5, and telephone tapping. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

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Keywords

Trade unions; Reports; Government; Law; Police; Policing practice; Employers; Warrington; Interception of communication; MI5; Surveillance; Cheshire; Special Branch

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