France: Respect Hollande’s Commitment on ID Checks

The French government should respect President François Hollande’s commitment during his election campaign to “fight against ethnic profiling and abusive practices during identity checks,” eight national and international organizations said in a document sent on October 5, 2012 to the president, the government, members of parliament, and the Defender of Rights. (Paris) – The French government should respect President François Hollande’s commitment during his election campaign to “fight against ethnic profiling and abusive practices during identity checks,” eight…

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