An overview of the rising cases of police abuse and violations

The government did little in to implement promises by newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi to improve respect for religious freedom, protect the rights of women and children, and end abuses against marginalized communities. Even as the prime minister celebrated Indian democracy abroad, back home civil society groups faced increased harassment and government critics faced intimidation and lawsuits. Officials warned media against making what they called unsubstantiated allegations against the government, saying it weakened democracy. In several cases, courts reprimanded the government for restricting free expression.

The recent public incidents in which police judgments or actions have been called into question have raised fundamental concerns about police accountability and governance. The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance has noted that Croatian police abuse against minority groups including Roma people are continually reported.

Denmark[ edit ] Denmark currently has a police force consisting of approximately 11, officers. However, inthis number had fallen to This represents approximately 0.

A majority of complaints extend from general misconduct, such as traffic violations and unprofessional behaviour e. Furthermore, although examples of police brutality are not common, highly publicised incidents have been reported.

Examples[ edit ] In21 year-old Jens Arne Orskov Mathiason died while in police custody and on the way to prison.

As a result, Amnesty International has called for the establishment of new mechanisms to investigate human rights violations and to enforce compliance with obligations under the European Convention on Human Rights. Between 12, and 20, people subsequently protested against these actions.

Firstly, at the National Police College, recruits learn about police theory, the Road Traffic Act, criminal law, physical training, other legislation, first aid, radio communication, securing evidence, identifying drugs, preventing crime, management, human rights and cultural sociology to name a few.

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By comparison, US police academies only provide an average of 19 weeks of classroom instruction. Furthermore, in order to keep police officers accountable and to ensure that they perform their duties in compliance with Danish, European and international laws, the Independent Police Complaints Authority has the power to handle investigations of criminal cases against police officers and decide complaints of police misconduct.

By way of example, police: Any assessment of the justifiability of such force must also take into account whether the use of force involves any risk of bodily harm to third parties. Victims of police misconduct are encouraged to lodge a report with the Authority.

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The Police Act which was passed inset out the dissolution of the Russian Military and re-established the formation of the Estonian Police. It is the currently the largest state agency in Estonia, with more than people in employment.

The main objectives for this organisation is to maintain security and public order, crime prevention, detection and investigation, securing the European Union EU border, citizenship and identity documentation administration.

Those who experience a language barrier are allowed to "request the presence of an interpreter and should not sign any documents or reports until they are confident that the documents contents are consistent with the details of the incident or the victim's statement" [68] Incidents of police abuse are very rare, however if it is witnessed, report it to the Office of Procurator General of Estonia.

Although uncommon, powers are sometimes abused and hence this leads to brutality from police officers. An example of this, is the riots that took place in The Bronze Soldier of Tallinn in its new location Case example[ edit ] The controversy and riots, more commonly referred to as the ' Bronze Night ' that surrounded Estonia in April when the Bronze Soldier of Tallinn was relocated.

The Government wanted to relocate the statue and rebury the associated remains near the Tallinn Military Cemetery; however, this led to massive uproar and protests.

Historically in Estonia this Bronze Soldier served as a symbol of Soviet occupation and repression. During the riots, one Russian rioter was killed and many other protesters were arrested. Due to the overcrowded detention centres many of the detainees were taken to cargo terminals in Tallinn's seaport.

Andrei Zarenkov who was the chairman of the Constitution Party stated "people were forced to squat for hours or lie on the concrete floor with their hands tied behind their backs.

The police used plastics handcuffs which caused great pain. The police selectively beat the detainees including women and teenagers. We have pictures of a toilet which is stained with blood of the injured" [70] The police department denied all claims made against them.

On the 22nd of Maythe Office of Procurator General of Estonia received more than fifty complaints on the police brutality that occurred during Bronze Night and hence opened seven criminal cases against them.

In Novemberthe United Nations Committee Against Torture expressed concern over the excessive use of force and brutality by law enforcement personnel with regards to the Bronze night incident.Sep 06,  · News about Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

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Commentary and archival information about police brutality and misconduct from The New York Times. Police brutality is one of the most serious, enduring, and divisive human rights violations in the United States.

The problem is nationwide, and its nature is institutionalized.