Papers of the Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure collected by its Chairman Sir Cyril Philips, 1978-1984, including minutes, oral and written evidence, associated correspondence and copies of final reports and research studies published by the Commission.
Royal Commission on Criminal Procedure
This material is held atLSE Library Archives and Special Collections
- Reference
- GB 97 RCCP
- Dates of Creation
- 1978-1984
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 19 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The RCCP was set up in 1978 to examine the duties and powers of the police and the rights and duties of suspects in respect of the investigation of criminal offences and the procedure for prosecution in criminal cases. The Commission reported in 1981.
Arrangement
Arranged as outlined in the Scope and Content.
Access Information
Open.
Other Finding Aids
Summary boxlist available.
Archivist's Note
Sources: British Library of Political and Economic Science Archives catalogue. Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 project.
Conditions Governing Use
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Custodial History
Given by Sir Cyril Philips in 1991.