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Murder Capital: Life and Death on the Streets of Glasgow's
Murder Capital of Europe, that's Glasgow. A city more lethal than London, Paris, Rome, Amsterdam, Dublin or strife-torn Belfast. But what's the truth behind the headlines, the real story on the streets of Glasgow? And who has earned the city its shocking and brutal reputation? Reg McKay reveals the the truth about the killers, the victims and life and death on the streets.
244 pages, Paperback
First published January 22, 2006
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December 29, 2014
This is one of the most disturbing books I have read in relation to horrendous murder crimes (committed not only by men, but also by women and children). That the actual crimes have taken place in Glasgow has been particularly disturbing, as I lived in Glasgow and the beautiful surrounding countryside for many years and carried out assignments within a range of Glasgow industries.
My consultancy work within companies (including shipbuilding) involved working in some of the most deprived and high crime areas mentioned in the book. However, during my time there, I always felt safe and generally found Glasgow folk to be very friendly. Fortunately I didn’t experience any examples of the city’s dark side.
The author writes in a ‘no nonsense’ narrative, which includes less than favourable comment on the dubious tactics used by the police and legal establishment, applied to both defendants and victims, not only to obtain questionable convictions but also to suppress criticism of the methods used.
I can identify with some of the author’s comments, as I have personal experience of feeling disquiet, dealing with both the Police and Procurator Fiscal’s local office, relating to a very minor motor incident in a supermarket car park.
Recommended reading, especially relevant to anyone who knows of an unsatisfactory experience with the legal establishment, or those who follow the well-publicised cases of alleged corruption at the present time.
My consultancy work within companies (including shipbuilding) involved working in some of the most deprived and high crime areas mentioned in the book. However, during my time there, I always felt safe and generally found Glasgow folk to be very friendly. Fortunately I didn’t experience any examples of the city’s dark side.
The author writes in a ‘no nonsense’ narrative, which includes less than favourable comment on the dubious tactics used by the police and legal establishment, applied to both defendants and victims, not only to obtain questionable convictions but also to suppress criticism of the methods used.
I can identify with some of the author’s comments, as I have personal experience of feeling disquiet, dealing with both the Police and Procurator Fiscal’s local office, relating to a very minor motor incident in a supermarket car park.
Recommended reading, especially relevant to anyone who knows of an unsatisfactory experience with the legal establishment, or those who follow the well-publicised cases of alleged corruption at the present time.
January 26, 2019
Yep very good
True account of lots of stories normally you only get snippets of in a newspaper ,this was a long interesting read .
True account of lots of stories normally you only get snippets of in a newspaper ,this was a long interesting read .
August 26, 2013
This was awful crap written in the style of the tabloid newspapers. Avoid.
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