Political inference in policing

Title

Political inference in policing

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:25

Description

Interview with James Anderton, Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police, where he criticises attempts to introduce modern policing methods and blame politicians for interfering in police affairs. The interview follows his call for the abolition of elected committees to monitor the police. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

James Anderton

Keywords

Politics; Police; Manchester; James Anderton; Policing practice; Party politics; Committees; Greater Manchester Police; Greater Manchester Police Committee

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