Hate crime legislation in Liechtenstein
Criminal Code of Liechtenstein (1987)
(English) (unofficial translation)
Excerpts related to Hate Crime offences
§ 33 Aggravating circumstances
An aggravating circumstance is especially when the perpetrator:
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5. acted for racist, xenophobic, or other especially reprehensible motives, in particular for motives which are expressly directed against a group of persons referred to in § 283 paragraph 1 subparagraph 1, or member of such a group, due to the fact that they belong to this group;
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[§ 283 Discrimination] [This excerpt is included here as a cross-reference to § 33 and does not constitute hate crime]
[1. Any person shall be punished with imprisonment of up to two years who:
1) publicly incites hatred or discrimination against another person or any group of persons on the grounds of their race, language, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, their gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation,
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Excerpts related to Hate Speech offences
§ 283 [Discrimination]
1. Any person shall be punished with imprisonment of up to two years who:
1) publicly incites hatred or discrimination against another person or any group of persons on the grounds of their race, language, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, their gender, disability, age, or sexual orientation,
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