Policing by Consent

Key term for OCR GCSE History B, used in Industrial Britain, c.1750–c.1900.

Definition

The philosophy that police power comes from public approval and cooperation rather than state military force.

Exam Context

Policing by Consent appears in OCR GCSE History B revision content for Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present), especially Industrial Britain, c.1750–c.1900 and The police force.

Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)Industrial Britain, c.1750–c.1900 The police force

Found in Revision Notes

Crime and Punishment (c.1250–Present)

The police force

Industrial Britain, c.1750–c.1900 • The police force

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