William Whitelaw on young offenders

Title

William Whitelaw on young offenders

Genre

Interview

TX Date

31 Oct 1977

Year of production

1977

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Duration

00:03:26

Description

Willie Whitelaw, Conservative politician, on vandalism, young offenders, the Young Persons Act and the need for tougher treatment of young criminals in detention centres. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

William Whitelaw

Keywords

Elections; Legislation; Government; Crime; Margaret Thatcher; Conservative Party; Political parties; Adolescents; Penal sanctions; Crime prevention; Youth; Vandalism; Youth detention centres; Law and order policy

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