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Law Enforcement - GCSE History Definition

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Law enforcement is the system that ensures people follow the laws and rules of a society. It includes organisations like the police who are responsible for keeping the peace, preventing crime, and catching those who break the law. In history, the role of law enforcement has evolved, from early societies using local leaders to keep order, to the more formal police forces we know today. These organisations help to maintain a safe environment by investigating crimes, enforcing laws, and supporting the justice system to ensure fairness and justice for all members of the community.

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Zoe has worked in education for 10 years as a teaching assistant and a teacher. This has given her an in-depth perspective on how to support all learners to achieve to the best of their ability. She has been the Lead of Key Stage 4 History, showing her expertise in the Edexcel GCSE syllabus and how best to revise. Ever since she was a child, Zoe has been passionate about history. She believes now, more than ever, the study of history is vital to explaining the ever-changing world around us. Zoe’s focus is to create accessible content that breaks down key historical concepts and themes to achieve GCSE success.

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