First phase of Scarman riots inquiry ends

Title

First phase of Scarman riots inquiry ends

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

Aug 1981

Year of production

1981

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Duration

00:04:08

Description

Report back on the first phase of the Scarman inquiry into the Brixton race riots, the taking of evidence. Looks at the evidence taken and issues including policing during the riots, police-community relations and police complaints procedure. Male field and studio reporters not identified.

Contributors

None Identified

Keywords

London; Interethnic relations; Police; Violence; Metropolitan Police; Riots; Policing practice; Police personnel; Brixton; Police management; Public inquiries; Complaints (public services); Institutional racism

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