Scotland Yard Reveals Its Modern Crime Fighting Nerve Centre
A behind the scenes tour shows Scotland Yard as a modern crime bureau with 18,000 officers, 23 divisions, 78 stations, 1,400 detectives, and a 24-strong communications team handling 2,000 daily calls. It houses the forensic lab, crime records, mounted unit, and a private black museum with forgery tools and old cases. The Yard coordinates England and Wales police forces, tracks crime via mapped data, and pursues a 25 percent overall solve rate despite manpower limits.
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London
Scotland Yard
Metropolitan Police
Thames
England
Wales
Swift Flying Squad
Anu
Forensic Science Laboratory
Criminal Record Office
Britain
Imperial Bank of Canada Toronto
Robert Peel
Language and power in Hong Kong under British rule
In Hong Kong, English remains the sole official language despite a Chinese population of about four million. Gov. Sir David Trench rules with a largely English-linked structure and a council system where Chinese members are a minority. Translators command high salaries, translation costs fuel bilingualism debates, and fears of political power shifts split both Chinese and Chinese-leaning groups, with press and labor divisions reflecting cold war alignments.
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David Clive Crosbie Trench
Hong Kong
Formosa
Bilingualism in Hong Kong and Canada compared in 20th century policy
The piece examines language politics in Hong Kong under British rule, noting English as the official law language while Chinese is used in announcements. It contrasts with Canada where 30 percent speak French and bilingualism pressures are stronger, citing university politics and urban councils. It highlights cautious gradual change, translation costs, and political restraint amid colonial dynamics.
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Hong Kong University Students Union
Atism
Canada
Hong Kong
Tiger Standard
Asian press freemarket struggles for independence in Asia
The article surveys Asian media freedom, noting Hong Kong and Pakistan limitations, Thai censorship under martial law, and Vietnam’s strict press controls. It highlights Nghiem Kuan’s risks in South Vietnam and argues Asia seeks a free press amid government guidance, censorship, and resource shortages.
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Pakistan
Ayub Khan
Thailand
Nghiem Kuan
South
Vietnam
International Press Institute
Kiem
Asia
Hong Kong
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