Berg, J. (2013) Civilian oversight of police in South Africa: from the ICD to the IPID. Police Practice and Research, 14(2), pp. 144-154. (doi: 10.1080/15614263.2013.767094)
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Abstract
South Africa’s transition to a democracy brought with it a holistic accountability system geared toward aligning the South African Police with democratic principles. This article focuses on one component of this accountability system – the Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) and its recent successor, the Independent Police Investigative Directive (IPID). It aims to critically review the mandate and operations of the ICD; reflect on the shift from the ICD to the IPID; and discuss the IPID’s mandate in light of past difficulties. The article concludes with a discussion of the theoretical implications of this shift and current challenges of police oversight.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Berg, Dr Julie |
Authors: | Berg, J. |
College/School: | College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Sociology Anthropology and Applied Social Sciences |
Journal Name: | Police Practice and Research |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis (Routledge) |
ISSN: | 1561-4263 |
ISSN (Online): | 1477-271X |
Published Online: | 11 February 2013 |
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