Key term for AQA GCSE History, used in Britain: Power and the People (c1170–Present).
The principle that the power of the police comes from the common consent and cooperation of the public rather than state force.
Policing by Consent appears in AQA GCSE History revision content for Thematic Studies, especially Britain: Power and the People (c1170–Present) and Minority Rights.
Create a free account to access AQA GCSE History revision notes, track progress, and practise related key terms.