The news about the Swedish police's registry of Roma people has generated very strong reactions. In this new documentary we meet some young Swedish Roma people who talk about their feelings and thoughts about the registration.
The news about the Swedish police's registry of Roma people has generated very strong reactions. In this new documentary we meet some young Swedish Roma people who talk about their feelings and thoughts about the registration.
2013-10-15
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Using real cases, this documentary demonstrates the extent to which violent criminals can use social media to locate and manipulate victims.
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A 1973 documentary film from the Central Office of Information about the Liverpool and Bootle Constabulary.
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A look at the work of the US police.
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