New police powers proposed

Title

New police powers proposed

Genre

News report; Interview; Speech

TX Date

24 Mar 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:02:44

Description

Report on reaction to proposals for new police powers after official statistics showing a rise in London crime. Speaking are: outgoing Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir David McNee; Harriet Harman, legal officer for the National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL). Male reporter not identified.

Contributors

Harriet Harman; David McNee

Keywords

London; Crime; Police; Metropolitan Police; Crime prevention; Policing practice; Civil and political rights; Institute of Directors; NCCL; Crime statistics; Criminal justice legislation; Burglaries

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