A complete turnaround: police and gay men 1950–2010

The remarkable turnaround within policing in England and Wales between 1950 and 2010 in relation to gay and bisexual men reflects both the change within society as well as legislation requiring equality and diversity. Change came about largely because the police service had to respond to changes out...

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Main Author: Williams, Clifford (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Policing and society
Year: 2025, Volume: 35, Issue: 5, Pages: 624-645
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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