Hungary
Hungary regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. Hungary's criminal code contains several substantive offences. The Ministry of Interior, the Prosecutor's Office and the Criminal Police Department of the National Police Headquarters collect data on hate crime as part of general crime statistics.
OFFICIAL DATA
Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
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2020 | 100 | 12 | Not available |
2019 | 132 | 39 | - |
2018 | 194 | 52 | - |
2017 | 233 | Not available | Not available |
2016 | 33 | 33 | 39 |
2015 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2014 | 79 | 23 | Not available |
2013 | 43 | 30 | 14 |
2012 | 38 | 16 | Not available |
2011 | 37 | 28 | Not available |
2010 | 19 | 12 | Not available |
2009 | 15 | 18 | Not available |
About 2010 Data
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Prosecution figures include crimes of incitement to hatred and discrimination.
Incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See
INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
The UN Human Rights Committee recommended that Hungary should ensure proper training for judges, prosecutors and police to recognize hate crimes.
KEY OBSERVATION
No information is available.