Using Controversial Law, Danish Police Preemptively Arrest Over 1,000 Protesters
 

Using Controversial Law, Danish Police Preemptively Arrest Over 1,000 Protesters

Copenhagen : Denmark | Dec 13, 2009 at 2:29 PM PST
Source: Democracy Now
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To the shock of many, Danish police made nearly 1,000 protests. Hundreds of handcuffed protesters were held for hours lined up on the cold street. Under a newly passed law, Danish police can preemptively arrest and detain anyone for up to twelve hours who they believe is likely to break the law in the near... FULL ARTICLE AT Democracy Now
 
 
 
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