Policing of European Covid-19 lockdowns shows racial bias – report
Amnesty says pandemic has led to greater ‘marginalisation, stigmatisation and violence’ in 12 countries including UK
The “disinfecting” of Roma communities by low-flying planes and the high number of fines handed to minority groups has been cited in a report as evidence of the racial bias in the policing of the coronavirus lockdowns in Europe.
The report by Amnesty International, examining the enforcement of physical distancing measures in 12 European countries, concludes that the pandemic has led to greater “marginalisation, stigmatisation and violence”, echoing the long-standing concerns aired by the Black Lives Matter movement.
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