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If three men had been killed by the police in connection with a public meeting in England or Scotland, no home secretary would have dreamed for five minutes of resisting such a demand.
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John Morley
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gutenberg.orgJohn Morley: “If three men had been killed by the police in connection with a public meeting in England or Scotland, no home secretary…”
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Morley emphasizes the expectation of accountability when police actions lead to fatalities during public gatherings.
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