Commons debate on Bristol riots

Title

Commons debate on Bristol riots

Genre

News report; Speech; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

4 Mar 1980

Year of production

1980

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Duration

00:03:22

Description

Report on a House of Commons debate focusing on the handling by Avon and Somerset Police of the riots in the St Pauls area of Bristol (02/04/80). Speaking are: Home Secretary William (Willie) Whitelaw; shadow Home Secretary Merlyn Rees; Eldon Griffiths; Enoch Powell; Tony Benn. Male reporter not identified (poss. Peter Murphy?).

Contributors

Merlyn Rees; William Whitelaw; Tony Benn; Enoch Powell; Eldon Griffiths; Peter Murphy?

Keywords

Social conflicts; Crime; Social problems; Interethnic relations; Police; Riots; Policing practice; Urban areas; Bristol; Avon and Somerset Police; St. Pauls

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