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Coronavirus (COVID-19): international policing responses - part 2 - easing of lockdown
This review (part 2) considers international policing approaches and responses during the easing of lockdown (up to 15 June 2020) and future considerations.
Annex 3: Country Selection Matrix
Countries were selected where transferrable lessons could be drawn for Scotland, in terms of being similar countries or policing systems.
France was also included to allow learning from different policing approaches.
| Country | Pop. (million) | Geography (km2) | English speaking | Single Force | Four 'E's model | Routinely Armed | Common or Civil Law |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 56.3 | 130,279 | Y | N | Y | N | Common |
| Northern Ireland | 1.8 | 5,500 | Y | Y | Y | Y | Common |
| Republic of Ireland | 4.8 | 70,273 | Y | Y | Y | N | Common |
| New Zealand | 4.8 | 268,000 | Y | Y | Y | N | Common |
| Netherlands | 17.2 | 41,543 | N | Y | N | Y | Civil |
| Norway | 5.3 | 385, 252 | N | Y | N | N | Civil |
| France | 66.99 | 643,801 | N | Y | N | Y | Civil |
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