Policing and the Legacy of Lawrence

The public inquiry under Sir William Macpherson, which examined issues relating to the murder of Stephen Lawrence, has been described as 'the most radical official statement on race, policing and criminal justice ever produced in this country' and as 'a watershed in the history of British policing'. This book marks the tenth anniversary of the publication of the Stephen Lawrence inquiry and examines various dimensions of the impact of Lawrence on policing policy and practice. In doing so the book assesses the extent to which the original recommendations and issues raised within the Lawrence inquiry have been reflected in policy, practice and, importantly, policing outcomes in service delivery. Areas covered include: murder investigation, critical incidents, hate and violent crime, independent advisory groups, police training, police intelligence, and, as a comparator, the impact of Lawrence on educational policy. The book integrates practitioner and academic reflection on the impact of Lawrence and includes contributions from some of the key policing figures who were involved in post Lawrence implementation and development programmes. It also considers the implications of Lawrence for the future of policing. As such the book will be of interest to both an academic police studies/criminology audience and police-practitioner audiences.