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Current AffairsGovernment divided over the naming of Vladislav Husak as acting Police President
The Cabinet on Wednesday appointed Deputy Police President Vladislav Husak
for the uniformed police to serve as acting police chief in the Czech
Republic. But in a snub to the interior minister, who proposed Mr Husak,
they only confirmed him as a temporary stop-gap. Mr Husak is a
controversial choice, as he was the officer directly responsible for the
police action in July to shutdown the techno rave party known as CzechTek,
which left scores injured on both sides.
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One on OneDavid Cermak - CzechTek highlighted problems in Czech police force
Rob Cameron's guest on One on One is David Cermak, from an initiative to
defend the organisers of the recent CzechTek festival, an event that
rocked the political scene in this country and divided the Czech public.
The police decision to break up CzechTek with force, following complaints
from the owners of neighbouring plots of land, made headlines around the
world, and the event has become a cause celebre.
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Current AffairsSicilian Mafia boss arrested in Czech Republic
The quiet suburb of Krasne Brezno in the town of Usti nad Labem witnessed
something of a drama last week when police arrested one of Italy's most
wanted Mafia bosses. Sicilian Luigi Putrone, sentenced in absentia for a
string of brutal murders, had lived in the town for the last five years.
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Current AffairsSorry boss, my shift's over!
Some stories have "Made in the Czech Republic" stamped all over
them - and make you think "what a pity Franz Kafka isn't around to
hear this one". The following incident really happened in the town of
Mosnov, in the easternmost part of the country. Two police officers who
were chasing a thief allegedly gave up the chase midway because their
shift was over.
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Current AffairsPolice act with impunity, says advocate for alleged victims of brutality in CzechTek crackdown
Scores of mostly young people were injured the last weekend in July as
police in riot gear moved in to break up an annual free techno festival
known as CzechTek. Nearly twice as many police were injured in the
line of duty, but allegations of police brutality have dominated the
headlines. Brian Kenety spoke about the issue with
lawyer Jiri Kopal, whose pro bono organisation is representing several
alleged victims of police brutality at CzechTek and is calling for the
establishment of an independent body to address complaints against the
police. More
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