Strudwick, Katie (2003) Is independence the only answer to complainants’ satisfaction of the police complaints process? A perspective from the United Kingdom. Police Practice and Research, 4 (1). pp. 35-46. ISSN 1561-4263
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Calls for reform of the police complaints and discipline process have focused on the need for greater independence as a means to increase public confidence and police accountability. This paper addresses key reforms and draws upon empirical research to discuss the experiences of complainants. The trend among complainants indicated a perceived lack of objectivity, independence and a concern regarding the 'police investigating the police.' The government proposal of a new independent system (IPCC) in 2000 offered a new possibility for greater police accountability.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information: | Calls for reform of the police complaints and discipline process have focused on the need for greater independence as a means to increase public confidence and police accountability. This paper addresses key reforms and draws upon empirical research to discuss the experiences of complainants. The trend among complainants indicated a perceived lack of objectivity, independence and a concern regarding the 'police investigating the police.' The government proposal of a new independent system (IPCC) in 2000 offered a new possibility for greater police accountability. |
| Keywords: | policing, Criminology, Law |
| Subjects: | M Law > M111 English Law |
| Divisions: | College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > School of Social & Political Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Bev Jones |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jun 2007 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Jul 2011 16:13 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/793 |
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