Denmark: National racism report under fire

COPENHAGEN POST

‘For example, the report doesn’t mention that [national intelligence agency] PET has identified 560 cases with possible racial/religious overtones, including violence, harassment, vandalism and attempted murder,’ said Niels-Erik Hansen, head of the advisory centre.

He also pointed out that the government’s assessment indicated that over the past five years there have been 123 reports of violations adhering to anti-racism laws. But according to the National Police, the figure is 190 cases in all.

Hansen said the government report painted a far too ‘rosy’ picture of the situation in Denmark.

‘If you cover your ears and close your eyes then it’s easy to pretend there’s no racism,’ said Hansen.

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