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Focusing on the historical evolution of accountability, this study examines complaints against Metropolitan police officers from 1829 to 1964. It emphasizes a complainant-centered perspective to highlight how victims' interests have often been overlooked in favor of law enforcement efficiency. The narrative reveals a decline in officer accountability in the 19th century and critiques missed reform opportunities following various inquiries. This volume sets the stage for a deeper exploration of police misconduct and accountability in the subsequent volume.
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On the Wrong Side of The Law, Graham Smith
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- 2021
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- Title
- On the Wrong Side of The Law
- Subtitle
- Complaints Against Metropolitan Police, 1829-1964
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Graham Smith
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 232
- ISBN13
- 9783030482244
- Series
- Tags
- Criminalistics
- Description
- Focusing on the historical evolution of accountability, this study examines complaints against Metropolitan police officers from 1829 to 1964. It emphasizes a complainant-centered perspective to highlight how victims' interests have often been overlooked in favor of law enforcement efficiency. The narrative reveals a decline in officer accountability in the 19th century and critiques missed reform opportunities following various inquiries. This volume sets the stage for a deeper exploration of police misconduct and accountability in the subsequent volume.