Report for chair of social services

This is a report prepared for the Chair of Social Services in the London Borough of Haringey, focusing on the treatment of juveniles by the police following the Broadwater Farm riots. It raises serious…

Say no to public order law

This document is a campaign broadsheet titled “Say No to Public Order Law” published by the Campaign Against Racism & Fascism (CARF) in 1986. It critiques a forthcoming Public Order Bill that sought to…

Tottenham Three Families Campaign up to date briefing

This document is a background briefing on the ‘Tottenham Three’ campaign for justice. It outlines the cases of three North London men convicted for the killing of PC Keith Blakelock during the 1985 Broadwater…

Haringey Community Council: Tottenham Disorders

This document is a resolution from the Haringey Community Relations Council dated October 17, 1985, addressing the Tottenham disorders following the death of Mrs Cynthia Jarrett. It calls for a comprehensive public inquiry into…

West Indian Leadership Council ratecapping meeting

This document is a public meeting invitation organized by the West Indian Leadership Council in March 1985, focusing on the issue of ratecapping and its effects. The meeting includes speakers from local government and…

Daily Mail: my riot warnings ignored

This document is a 1986 Daily Mail article reporting on a police sergeant’s warning about potential unrest on the Broadwater Farm estate in Tottenham, which was ignored prior to the infamous riot that took…

20 Amazing things you never knew about Bernie

This 1985 article from The Sun explores the life and political career of Bernie Grant, Britain’s first Black council leader. Known for his outspoken stance during the Tottenham riots and his leadership in Haringey…