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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has reported hate crime data to ODIHR via the Ministry of Interior. There is no institutional system for recording and collecting hate crime data in the country. In co-operation with ODIHR and the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the authorities of the Republika Srpska have worked to improve hate crime recording and data collection through ODIHR's Information Against Hate Crimes Toolkit (INFAHCT) programme, including through a diagnostic workshop held in April 2022. Bosnia and Herzegovina has also co-operated with ODIHR and the OSCE Mission to train law enforcement officers and criminal justice professionals on hate crimes. 

Hate crime data collection in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Support for hate crime victims in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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OFFICIAL DATA

Year Hate crimes recorded by police Prosecuted Sentenced
2021 45 7 4
2020 8 8 5
2019 21 13 9
2018 Not available Not available Not available
2017 Not available Not available Not available
2016 Not available Not available Not available
2015 24 12 3
2014 200 36 23
2013 350 77 88
2012 Not available Not available Not available
2011 Not available Not available Not available
2010 19 Not available Not available
2009 15 Not available Not available

About 2013 Data

    Data includes incitement to hatred cases.

Hate crime recorded by police

National developments

In 2013, the Association of Prosecutors of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina published a "Guide for the Prosecution of Hate Crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina." The guide builds on OSCE/ODIHR training and publications and equips prosecutors with knowledge about hate crimes, hate crime laws and skills to prosecute hate crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

KEY OBSERVATION

ODIHR observes that Bosnia and Herzegovina has not reported on cases of hate crimes separately from cases of hate speech and/or discrimination.

Incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See

Reports

Hate crime against Christians and members of other religions

The Holy See reported six cases of damage to church buildings. In five of these cases, windows were smashed, and in one case, which took place during Easter, the door to the church was set on fire. The Holy See also reported the desecration of a cemetery and a bomb threat to a Catholic school.

The Interreligious Council reported 13 incidents of the desecration of places of worship.

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Anti-Semitic hate crime

The Interreligious Council reported one incident of the desecration of a cemetery in Tuzla.

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Anti-Muslim hate crime

The Interreligious Council reported 16 attacks against property, including mosques, and against people, including Imams and those attending mosques.

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Anti-LGBTI hate crime

Sarajevo Open Centre reported four physical assaults, including one resulting in serious injuries and three carried out by groups; one armed robbery; five threats; and one incident of graffiti.

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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS

Racist and xenophobic hate crime

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) recommended that Bosnia and Herzegovina strengthen its application of existing criminal provisions on hate speech and hate crimes.

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2021 Hate Crime Data Now Available!

16 Nov 2022
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ODIHR's impact in 2021: Marking 15 years of reporting hate crimes

12 Apr 2022
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ODIHR's impact in 2021: Lifting up indigenous voices to counter racism and promote diversity and inclusion

01 Apr 2022
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ODIHR's impact in 2021: Delivering tools to support hate crime victims

24 Mar 2022
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2021 Call for Civil Society Submissions

16 Feb 2022
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2020 Announcement Page

2020 Hate Crime Data Now Available!

15 Nov 2021
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Hate Crime Data: Frequently Asked Questions

15 Nov 2021
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Steps to Meet Hate Crime Victims' Needs

ODIHR's impact in 2020: Strengthening Support for Hate Crime Victims

16 Apr 2021
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10 practical steps to respond to the security needs of Muslim communities

ODIHR's impact in 2020: A holistic and inclusive response to anti-Muslim hate crimes

15 Apr 2021
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2019 Hate Crime Data Now Available!

29 Jan 2021

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