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CEPOL webinar on unlawful profiling

The EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) held a webinar on unlawful profiling on 21 April. In its presentation, FRA set the scene with regards to discriminatory stop and search, building on its survey data.

It outlined how unlawful profiling can impact the effectiveness of policing. It also clarified when and how profiling can be unlawful. In addition, it introduced participants to the fundamental rights’ impact stemming from the misuse of machine-based profiling. Over 270 law enforcement officers attended the webinar.