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Denmark Ends Police Case Washing | Copenhagen News
Denmark’s police are scrapping “washing cases” — a long-standing practice of shelving crime reports without full investigation — after pressure from the National Audit Office and Parliament. Now, every potential crime must be formally registered as a criminal case, a move aimed at rebuilding public trust. Justice Minister Nicolai Wammen stressed accountability, while leadership changes and increased training resources signal a major shift. Police and prosecutors will now report regularly to political parties to ensure transparency as the new system takes hold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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