ATV Today: 26.05.1977: Warning by Nottinghamshire Chief Constable

Summary

Nottinghamshire's Chief Constable, Charles McLachlan, warns that there could be a complete breakdown of law and order in the country particularly with the new found militancy of the police forces over their 'Right to Strike' issue.

Year:

1977

Duration:

0:02:55

Film type:

Colour / Sound

Company:

ATV

Master format:

16mm

Description

Shot of police officer on the beat in Nottingham Old Market Square. Views of pedestrians in Nottingham city centre. Bev Smith piece to camera. Interview with Charles Charles McLachlan about the disturbing trends in British society, the fears in the mind of the public and the increase in violent crimes committed by juveniles. Yesterday the Police Federation voted in favour of the right to strike, another factor which McLachlan discusses.


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