Trafalgar Square poll tax riots

Title

Trafalgar Square poll tax riots

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:04:42

Description

An unidentified policeman discusses the report that came out of the Trafalgar Square poll tax (community charge) riots in March 1990 and what they learnt about policing methods and whether rallies should be banned. The report was released in March 1991. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

London; Reports; Political demonstrations; Police; Violence; Riots; Policing practice; Community charge; Local taxation; Political violence; Freedom of assembly; Trafalgar Square; Protective clothing; Communication process

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