Cops – What Are They Good For?
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Cops – What Are They Good For?

Since the police force was established in Britain in 1829 the list of their crimes, committed largely with impunity, continues to rise at an alarming rate. James Butler asks: Is it time we started to question whether this broken institution actually does more harm than good?

  • Published 20 October 2015
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