People are deceived by Internet fraud daily. Police are often unable to help “As long as 1 in 10,000 falls for the scam, it pays off for the criminal,” professor Petter Gottschalk says.
No decriminalisation of drugs in Norway yet: Being caught with a joint can still have major consequences There was a historic drop in reported drug offenses last year, as well as a sharp reduction in penalties. “Some people probably think that drugs have been decriminalised in Norway. This is not the case,” says researcher Katrine Holter.
Why Black Pete matters: Institutional racism and police violence in the Netherlands Black Lives Matter has shaken up political discussions about racism across the globe. In the Netherlands, it has led to yet another escalation around the ‘Black Pete’ controversy, Iris Beau Segers argues that the empty rhetoric, inaction and opportunism of (radical) right politicians indicates their continued reluctance to tackle institutional racism at its roots.
Does Norway need a new legal definition of rape? In Norway and Europe, activists are fighting to change rape laws so that rape is defined as sex without consent. Researchers say this won’t help much to change or solve the problem.
Police are on the streets while criminals are online Police students are still taught to catch thieves on the streets, even though crime for monetary gain has moved to the Internet.
Policing weekend drinking binges gets old for officers Multiple variables play into whether you get arrested or not — among them a police officer’s temperament. Some are more patient than others.
Addicts in fear of mandatory rehab Substance abusers whose lives are acutely at risk can be committed to compulsory rehabilitation treatment. Some become scared of, angry at, and sceptical of the health services. What was meant to be an exception to the rule of voluntary participation has now become standard procedure in many Norwegian municipalities.
Police escalate use of secret surveillance Covert police operations including mobile phone surveillance and the use of confidential informants, undercover officers and infiltrators are gaining ground. But little research has been conducted to show whether these methods really work.
Civil rights kowtow to counter-terrorism Norwegians are becoming increasingly willing to let the authorities infringe on their civil rights in the fight against terrorism.