An 800 page report by a group led by former Swedish Prime Minister Ingmar Carlsson heavily criticizes the way the country's police force dealt with demonstrations during the EU summit in Gothenburg in 2001. At the same time, a report from the European Parliament has criticised the police force's treatment of immigrants.
"The violent events in Gothenburg have revealed serious deficiencies in the Swedish police organisation. The equipment and training of the force are wanting and unequall...
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