Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan last reported hate crime data to ODIHR for the 2011 Hate Crime Report. Azerbaijan's hate crime laws are a combination of a general penalty-enhancement provision and a substantive offence. Hate crime data are collected by the Ministry of Interior.
OFFICIAL DATA
| Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2019 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2018 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2017 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2016 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2015 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2014 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2013 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2012 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2011 | 1 | Not available | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | Not available | Not available |
| 2009 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY OTHER SOURCES
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Threats | Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center (TIAC)
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| 2020-10 | Threats | Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center (TIAC)
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| 2020-10 | Threats | Transparency International Anti-Corruption Center (TIAC)
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Violent attacks against people | Russian LGBT Network
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| 2020-06 | Violent attacks against people | Insight
Transgender Europe (TGEU)
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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR observes that Azerbaijan has not reported information and statistics on hate crimes to ODIHR since 2011. In addition, ODIHR observes that Azerbaijan would benefit from raising the awareness and building the capacity of criminal justice officials in relation to hate crimes.
ODIHR recalls that in the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have committed to periodically reporting reliable information and statistics on hate crimes to ODIHR. In the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have also committed to introducing or further developing professional training and capacity-building activities for law-enforcement, prosecution and judicial officials dealing with hate crimes. ODIHR stands ready to support Azerbaijan in meeting its relevant commitments through the provision of comprehensive resources and tailored assistance in the area of hate crime recording and data collection, as well as further resources and capacity-building assistance for its police, prosecution, and judiciary.