Spain - 2012
Does the training of the police force incorporate anti-racism or cultural sensitivity?
- Code:
- RED44
- Key Area:
- Policing - Law Enforcement - Justice
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
According to the fourth report ECRI about Spain (Point number 40) "police bodies receive formation about human rights and other subjects related to racism and discrimination, but the participation in this kind of courses is voluntary.According to some sources, human rights have only a marginal presence in police training. The training is theoretical and designed to transmit knowledge |
| Groups affected/interested | Migrants, Refugees, Roma & Travelers, Ethnic minorities, Asylum seekers |
| Type (R/D) | |
| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-discrimination, Anti-racism |
| External Url | http://www.mtin.es/es/alianza_civilizaciones/documenta_interes/guia_policia.pdf |
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