Riot Special

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Duration: 1 hour

In a week when riots have spread from Tottenham across London and now other major UK cities, and the Prime Minister and Mayor of London have cut short their holidays to deal with the crisis, Question Time returns for a special edition.

David Dimbleby chairs a panel of politicians and public figures as they take questions from the audience on what sparked the rioting, the police response and how to deal with the root causes of the unrest.

Chapters

7 items

  • Introduction

    David Dimbleby introduces the panel.

  • Policing

    As a resident of Clapham Junction, I and many others felt very exposed on Monday night. How are we going to make sure the police aren't outflanked once policing levels return to normal?

  • Cutting benefits to rioters

    What do you think about the e-petition demanding that those convicted from the riots, lose any benefits they currently receive?

  • Respect for society

    How can we engage with rioters when they show no respect for society, and lack the understanding and intelligence required to be part of it?

  • Parenting

    Given that many of the rioters are likely to become parents in the next few years, how does the panel think the next generation could be supported to acquire more positive values?

  • Self defence

    Under what circumstances is vigilante action justified to defend your community or home?

  • End credits

    David Dimbleby looks ahead to the new series of Question Time starting on September 8th.

Credits

Presenter
David Dimbleby

Broadcasts

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