3 September 2026

Mikkel Jarle Christensen and Jesper Hjortenberg publish new book on police law

Mikkel Jarle Christensen and Jesper Hjortenberg have published the new book “Politi og politiret”, which provides a clear and up-to-date introduction to the intricacies of police law and how it functions in practice.

By drawing on both classic and recent research, the book links legal principles to concrete examples from practice, giving the reader a deeper understanding of how the rules are applied. This provides a clear and accessible overview of key rules, responsibilities, and dilemmas in police work. The book is ideal for law, criminology and other social science students but is also a good starting place and foundation for others who are curious to understand police law in practice.

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