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Bavarian Prison Abuse Allegations Lead to Investigations

On October 23, 2024, a drug search at Neuburg-Herrenwörth youth prison by Augsburg-Gablingen's special unit (SIG) resulted in four inmates alleging abuse, including beatings and choking, leading to injuries and reopened investigations into past cases.

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London Met Police Doubles Facial Recognition Deployments Amidst Budget Cuts

The Metropolitan Police in Britain will more than double its use of live facial recognition technology to up to 10 deployments a week, citing a need to combat serious crime, despite concerns over privacy and a lack of regulation; this comes as the force faces budget cuts and increased demand for pub...

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Angola Taxi Strike Leads to Widespread Unrest, 22 Deaths

Following a three-day taxi strike in Angola protesting fuel price increases, at least 22 people died, 197 were injured, and over 1200 were arrested during widespread unrest; the government saved 400 billion kwanzas (370 million euros) by cutting fuel subsidies.

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Autistic Girl Dies After Escaping Police Car on M5

Seventeen-year-old autistic Tamzin Hall died after escaping a moving police car on the M5 motorway on November 11, 2023, and being hit by another vehicle; the IOPC is investigating.

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Rotterdam Police Appoints New Chief Amidst Racism Controversy

Tolga Koklu (55), born in Turkey, will become Rotterdam's police chief on September 1st, marking the third regional unit out of ten led by someone with a migration background, amidst recent controversies about racism and a poor work climate within the Rotterdam police.

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French State Sued for Negligence in 2022 Femicide

The family of a woman murdered in July 2022 in Cavaillon, France, by her companion after gendarmes failed to prevent the killing despite prior domestic violence reports, is suing the French state for negligence; a preliminary hearing is set for May 2026.

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Council of Europe Condemns Mistreatment in Catalan Police and Prisons

A Council of Europe report reveals allegations of police brutality by the Mossos d'Esquadra and excessive force in Catalan prisons following a November 25th-December 5th, 2024 inspection, prompting calls for reform.

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Delayed Justice: Manchester Airport Assault Conviction Highlights Systemic Issues

Following a brawl at Manchester Airport on July 23, 2023, Mohammed Fahir Amaaz was convicted over a year later for assaulting two female police officers; the delay highlights potential biases in the justice system.

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Austrian Police Raid on Antifascist Camp at Nazi Atrocity Site Condemned

On Sunday, Austrian police conducted a large-scale raid on an antifascist educational camp at the Peršmanhof, a site of Nazi atrocities in Carinthia, drawing condemnation for its heavy-handedness and insensitivity to the historical significance of the location; the raid, justified as a response to c...

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Death of Syrian Man at Damascus Mosque Prompts Government Investigation

A Syrian man, Yusuf Al-Lebbad, died on August 29th at the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus after self-inflicted injuries sustained while in security custody; investigations are underway to determine responsibility.

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Cincinnati Councilwoman Faces Backlash for Comment on Brutal Assault

Cincinnati City Councilwoman Victoria Parks faced intense criticism for a Facebook comment appearing to condone a brutal downtown assault caught on video; the incident, which occurred early Saturday morning at Fourth and Elm Streets, prompted calls for her resignation and ignited a public debate abo...

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South Yorkshire Police Accused of Child Sexual Abuse; Calls for Independent Investigation

Five women in Rotherham allege sexual abuse by South Yorkshire Police officers, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to concerns about impartiality and potential conflicts of interest. The allegations, one including rape in a police car, are under investigation by SYP, with oversight...

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