G20 POLICING REPORT
by RAY FLEMING
THERE are three things to say immediately about yesterday's report on the Metropolitan Police's handling of crowds and protests during the G20 summit meeting in London in early April. The first is to congratulate Denis O'Connor, the chief inspector of constabulary for producing his comprehensive report so quickly -- a welcome change from the usual snail's pace of such inquiries. The second and third points are linked: to recognise that the report represents a serious criticism of the police performance and to welcome the fact that the Met has accepted the recommendations made in it for the future. In the past, most UK police forces have had a good record in handling large demonstrations without resorting to the tactics seen in some other countries where baton charges and the use of water cannons are routinely used.
Also in Holiday
- UK entry visa comes into force on Wednesday
- Curtain comes down on Son Amar, the popular Mallorca nightspot
- New train service will have 10 kilometre underground section, linked with Palma airport
- Mallorca beaches at Soller and Andratx covered by thousands of 'little sails'
- The Mallorca weather forecast (April 1). Enjoy the good weather while it lasts!
No comments
To be able to write a comment, you have to be registered and logged in
Currently there are no comments.