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Portugal
Portugal regularly reports information on hate crimes to ODIHR. Portugal's hate crime laws consist of a combination of substantive offences and specific penalty enhancements. The Ministry of Justice and the Prosecutor's Office collect data on hate crime.
OFFICIAL DATA
| Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 132 | Not available | Not available |
| 2019 | 82 | - | - |
| 2018 | 23 | 58 | - |
| 2017 | 48 | Not available | Not available |
| 2016 | - | - | 0 |
| 2015 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2014 | 21 | 21 | Not available |
| 2013 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2012 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2011 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2010 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
About 2016 Data
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No hate crime data are available. In 2018, the number of sentenced cases was reported.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY OTHER SOURCES
No information is available.
INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
No information is available.
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR observes that Portugal has not reported reliable statistics on hate crimes this year.