Denmark - 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. |
| Qualitative Info |
According to data from the Copenhagen Police, 50% of the persons subjected to stop-and-search are of non-Danish ethnic origen. Only about 20% of the population in Copenhagen are of non-Danish decent. |
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