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David P's avatar

Now, what would the NPCC reaction be to this "can of worms" being resurrected, either on a national (England) or local authority basis? I don't mean the PR "spin", but the damage control and reputation management steps.

Weeding of police records may be? I have a recollection that crime papers had a seven year retention period (before the electronic papers arrived). Assuming a report was generated! No evidence looms, just individuals recollections now many years later.

It is not just the police either: local councils, NHS, charities, elected representatives etc. A veritable bonfire beckons.

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Victoria's avatar

Thanks for such an interesting article. I'd never considered the question of varying empathy. I know some people who are hugely empathetic, I'm sure if they were police officers or judges they would feel deep empathy for both victim and perpetrator... and give light punishments. If he claimed it was normal in his culture, he didn't know it was illegal and/or he was sorry? Empaths would be disasterous.

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