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Nick Glynn is a police officer who has served with the Leicestershire Constabulary for over 20 years. He estimates that he has been stopped over 30 times, mainly while driving. The experience of repeat stop and searches has lead Nick to develop and deliver training courses for police officers on stop and search and its impact.
“Being singled out to be stopped because of your color has a horrible effect on you. It’s like something you want to keep to yourself as well because there’s a bit of embarrassment there, and you don’t want to tell your friends and family about it. It’s upsetting. It keeps you awake at night as you relive the experience.”
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How many times have you been stopped and searched by the police? In Europe, the answer to that question is too often determined by the color of your skin. And how does that feel? We all need to know.
Since May 20, the media, both in and out of Sweden, has been dominated by riots taking place in the suburbs of Stockholm. Why has this happened, and what does it mean for Swedish society and politics?
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The activities of the Open Society Foundations in Europe focus on bolstering well-entrenched democracies while building up less stable ones, promoting minority inclusion in policymaking, supporting good governance and accountability, advancing education and public health reform, and helping societies adjust to European integration.
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