5.4 Racism and Policing Flashcards
(16 cards)
What was the number of officers in the Met Police in 1952?
16,400 officers
This statistic reflects the size of the Metropolitan Police at that time.
Who was the first Black man to join the Met Police and in what year?
Norwell Roberts in 1967
He served for 30 years and overcame bullying.
What did the West Indian Federation suggest to the Head of the MET?
To help educate the police about Caribbean culture
This suggestion was refused by Sir Joseph Simpson.
What was the circulation of the White Defence League’s monthly magazine?
800 people
The WDL was a neo-Nazi organization that later influenced the BNP.
What event did the WDL participate in during May 1959?
Stop the Coloured Invasion Rally
This rally was indicative of the racial tensions of the time.
What percentage of Met Police officers were white males?
97%
The remaining 3% were white females.
Who launched the Union Movement and when?
Oswald Moseley in 1948
This was a response to migrants moving to England.
How many votes did the Union Movement receive in the Parliamentary seat they stood for?
4,000 votes
This was roughly 4.6% of the electorate.
What was the general attitude towards new migrant populations in England during this period?
Little effort was made to engage or understand them
Black people were often refused entry to various places.
What does the term ‘N***** Hunting’ refer to?
Deliberately searching for black people to arrest
This phrase reflects the racial profiling practices of the time.
What kind of speeches did Oswald Moseley make?
Violent speeches encouraging attacks on Black people
He was linked to Nazi ideals and had a neo-Nazi organization.
Who were the Teddy Boys?
A social group of mainly teenagers
They often sought violent confrontations in Notting Hill.
What is Institutional Racism?
When an organization deliberately treats a group unfairly because of its race
This behavior is often encouraged or goes unchallenged.
What did the Race Relations Act 2000 require the Police to do?
Keep a record of all racially motivated crimes
This was enacted after the murder of Stephen Lawrence in 1993.
Give an example of Institutional Racism.
Being denied entry to pubs and shops because of race
This reflects systemic discrimination faced by Black individuals.
What did police often do in cases of racist attacks?
Let white attackers go and tell victims to ‘go home’
This illustrates the bias in police responses to racially motivated incidents.
