The Police Federation in Northern Ireland call for a royal commission to examine the role of the police in North Ireland.

Report shows various shots of members of the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) on patrol.

RUC passing out parade.

Federation chairman, Alan Wright, addressing their annual conference.

Stormont Security Minister, John Stanley, responding to Alan Wright's address.

Alan Wright addressing conference.

The reporter is Gary Honeyford.

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