Portugal - 2012
Is there evidence or indication that the police force engages in ethnic profiling?
- Code:
- RED47
- Key Area:
- Policing - Law Enforcement - Justice
- Strand(s):
- Racism, Discrimination
| Short Answer |
Yes, there is indication that the police force may engage in ethnic profiling. |
| Qualitative Info |
Ethnic profiling by the police forces is an accusation made by some NGO's. They claim that ethnic minorities, especially those from African descent, frequently denounce this practice. In recent cases of disobedience at police stops that got media attention, testimonials collected by reporters pointed it out and this issue was discussed in media. Police representatives strongly refuted those accusations.
The results of the EU Midis survey in Portugal show that high rates (35%) of fairly or very disrespectful police treatment was experienced by Sub-Saharan Africans respondents, during their last stop. |
| Data | |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Ethnic minorities |
| Type (R/D) | Anti-migrant/xenophobia, Inter-ethnic |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Policing - law enforcement |
| External Url | http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/eu-midis/index_en.htm |
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