Query: "Spanish Practices"

[Grant Barrett]

This article from the London Times uses the phrase "Spanish practices,"
which I can't seem to pin down.

http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,2-2001295520,00.html

"A CHRIS WOODHEAD-style reformer is to be appointed to overhaul standards of
policing and help to tackle ³Spanish practices² which drain resources in the
fight against crime."

A search of the Internet reveals many similar uses, usually dealing with
labor and union issues, but I cannot determine the exact meaning. Seems to
be mostly British usage. Anyone?

Links that seem to have a similar usage:

http://www.metfed.org.uk/press/jul_01/06_07.htm

http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/pa/cm199293/cmhansrd/1993-
06-11/Debate-2.html

http://www.careworld.net/articles/q201/powerpolitics.htm


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Grant Barrett
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