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Definition of policing by consent

Definition of policing by consent and historic principles of British policing.

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FOI release 25060

This document gives a definition of policing by consent and information on the philosophy and historic principles of British policing.

It also gives information on Sir Robert Peel (former Home Secretary) and his 9 principles of policing.

The information was released on 03 December 2012.

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Published 10 December 2012

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