No, they are not. They are literally instruments of the government’s monopoly on violence.
I have no idea why you reference a dead politician’s antiquated analysis of the role of the police.. shit has happened since 1850, and I personally believe catholics should not be barred from parliament. Also, not everyone lives in the UK.
Edit: as an example: what’s “sir” Robert Peel’s view on facial recognition...?
I have no idea why you reference a dead politician’s antiquated analysis of the role of the police.. shit has happened since 1850, and I personally believe catholics should not be barred from parliament. Also, not everyone lives in the UK.
Edit: as an example: what’s “sir” Robert Peel’s view on facial recognition...?