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Jack The Ripper - Law and Order in the late 19th century
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Jack The Ripper -GCSE History Coursework Law and Order in the late 19th century 1) A regular police force was established in 1829 for a number of reasons. Before 1829 large disturbances could not be handled, such as riots. There were only special constables and watchmen, who knew the area well as they were locals. However, they had other jobs so only worked part time. The army would have to be sent in for large disturbances, which the public loathed, as they had ed coats. The Navy, seen as the national heroes, had blue coats, which the Metropolitan Police adopted. These new policemen were not sectioned out as the previous police so worked coherently. The new police were brought in to deter crime and drunkenness as well as control large demonstrations and riots. 2) The new police force did not bring about radical changes in law and order as many of the new...
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