British Policing Essay

Register to read the introduction… This was a significantly fundamental advancement in law enforcement as it was the first time in British history that an organised policing force was introduced and it updated the predated system of watchmen and bow street runners. However, the force was met with varying attitudes from the public, much of which was sensationalised by the media[2]. Other major Acts were implemented to support the Metropolitan police, especially forces outside of London, for example; the Municipal Corporations Act 1835. This was a significant development as it nationalised the police force therefore allowing effective law enforcement to take place throughout the country, unlike before where it was restricted to London[3]. However the effectiveness of these developments can be questioned, as police officers were often criticised for being drunks and bullies[4], therefore they were mistrusted by the general …show more content…
‘Crime, Policing, Punishment in England 1750-1914’
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[13] Policing and Prisons, P.F Speed
[14] D.Taylor. ‘Crime, Policing, Punishment in England 1750-1914’
[15] Crime and Punishment through time, John Murray
[16] Crime and Punishment through time, Murray
[17] Crime and punishment through time - John Murray
[18] http://www.howardleague.org/history-of-prison-system/
[19] Crime and Punishment, a study across time 1986, Roger Whiting
[20] Crime and Punishment, John Murray
[21] http://www.crimezzz.net/forensic_history/index.htm
[22] History of Police in England and Wales – T. Crithchley 1978
[23] www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_wilde
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