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Relationality has been a consistent theme in this book. Concepts such as independence, legitimacy and consensus have been shown to be largely dependent upon contextual interpretations. Similarly, these concepts are marked by their ability to trigger other concepts by association. For example, legitimacy tends to infer fairness and justness, and consensus speaks of public confidence and legitimacy. Key issues relating to the role and function of policing and its regulatory sphere are relational, contain other concepts, and subsequently self-support other related notions within the conceptual realm of policing. It is unproblematic to assert that Foucault’s views on intertextuality and polyvalence, discussed in previous chapters, are relevant to this discussion.

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Notes

  1. 1.

    There are a few exceptions to this. The Ian Tomlinson inquest is notable for all transcripts being available on the coroner’s dedicated website. However, it is relatively unusual for a coroner to have a dedicated website, let alone post information regarding inquests on it.

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    I attended an Article 2 inquest in London in July 2013 that produced a highly critical verdict. There was no representation at the inquest by either family members or media. The story was first reported by the media two weeks after the fact by the London Evening Standard based on a press release by the NGO Inquest regarding the narrative verdict and subsequent coroner’s rule 43 report.

  3. 3.

    Died after being shot in the back by a police officer in North Charleston, South Carolina in 2015. His family have been offered $6.5M in damages by North Charleston City Council that precludes any further civil claims over his death.

  4. 4.

    Died after being restrained in a choke hold by police officers on Staten Island in 2014. His family have been offered $5.9M in damages from the city of New York that precludes any further civil claims over his death.

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