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An important cultural difference is the concept of "policing by consent" https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/policing-by-consent https://www.gov.uk/gove

An important cultural difference is the concept of "policing by consent" https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/policing-by-consent https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/policing-by-conse... "To recognise always that the power of the police to fulfil their functions and duties is dependent on public approval of their existence, actions and behaviour and on their ability to secure and maintain public respect."

PaulKeeble 10y ago
It used to be the premise in the UK, its not anymore and hasn't been for a long time. The UK police is the army of the government deployed on UK soil, its definitely not by consent.
- richlewis42 10y ago
  I'm pretty sure >95% of the UK population would support the existence of the police.