The riots broke out after police killed an unarmed black man during one of the stop-and-frisk operations that black Londoners routinely suffer. Now, Black Brits are demanding change.
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Tracking sensemaking efforts on the London riots as opposed to law-and-order calls
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On August 9, 2011 the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) aired an interview with West Indian writer, broadcaster, and civil liberties campaigner Darcus Howe concerning the London riots. The “on the street” interview ... Delete the scoop?
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The week's allegations of police racism date back to just after the 2011 riots, and encompass assault and verbal abuse (RT : Listen to the 15 yr old youth tell how we was assaulted by the police.)... Delete the scoop?
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The SunPoliceman filmed 'assaulting' teenager in wake of London riotsScotsmanBoth incidents happened on August 11 last year as police officers in London dealt with the fallout of the riots sweeping the capital. 
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Goodness. An officer using his teeth. About time. #ukriots might have been avoided tougher measures applied by law enforcers and the feeble error-prone judiciary made up of wets and global-villagers.
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The riots broke out after police killed an unarmed black man during one of the stop-and-frisk operations that black Londoners routinely suffer. Now, Black Brits are demanding change.
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London24Water cannons "would have been tactical option" during London riotsEvening StandardWater cannons would be valuable to police forces across England and Wales in a bid to avoid a return of last summer's rioting, according to a review. Delete the scoop?
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Officers were put at "unnecessary risk" after being sent to tackle last year's riots in hired minibuses more suited to a school day trip, a report claims. Delete the scoop?
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These are not hunger or bread riots. These are riots of defective and disqualified consumers. Delete the scoop?
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Evening StandardQuarter of 12 - 18 year olds predict there will be more London riotsEvening StandardQuarter of 12 - 18 year olds predict there will be more London riots. Share Share this article · Email this article · Print this article · Tweet. Delete the scoop?
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July 17, 2012 – LONDON – Fabian Kessl, an academic visitor from the Department of Social Work, believes the riots are symbolic of a change that is occurring within society and unless the problems are addressed, it is only a ...
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The riots of 2011 were a defining moment in modern British history. Delete the scoop?
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The family of Mark Duggan reacted with anger after a pre-inquest review into his death in Tottenham in August heard some material may not be disclosed – even to the coroner. Delete the scoop?
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The findings that have recently started to emerge from enquiries into the riots that tore through cities across England in early August 2011 paint a picture of systematic disadvantage, ingrained tensions, and radical disjunction between societal groups Delete the scoop?
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The rising prison population after last summer's riots combined with budget cuts are putting jails under serious pressure which... Delete the scoop?
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London24London riots: New IPCC rules to prevent 'information vaccuum' in futureLondon24by Tim Lamden Monday, February 20, 2012 The police watchdog has introduced new guidelines to ensure the “information vacuum” which followed Mark Duggan's... Delete the scoop?
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