John Patten on crime statistics

Title

John Patten on crime statistics

Genre

Interview

TX Date

14 Jun 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:07

Description

Home Officer Minister, John Patten is interviewed following the publication of the worst-ever crime figures, and rioting on the streets of Newcastle. Patten describes measures which the public and police can take to reduce crime in the UK, such as locking cars and houses, and tougher sentencing for criminals. Male reporter not identified. Sound quality poor (hissing throughout).

Contributors

John Patten

Keywords

Government; Crime; Conservative Party; Penal sanctions; Crime prevention; Policing practice; Cabinet ministers; Sentencing; Crime statistics; Home Office

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