Moldova
Moldova regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. In 2017, ODIHR and the OSCE Mission to Moldova co-organized a workshop for police, prosecutors and civil society on understanding and improving hate crime recording and data collection, which led to a set of recommendations for relevant state authorities.
Moldova has set up a "Strategic Group" tasked with identifying gaps in the capacity of police to effectively identify and investigate hate crimes. Moldova's National Human Rights Action Plan (2018-2022) also addresses hate crimes, and has provided a basis for the adoption of internal action plans related to hate crime recording and data collection, hate crime investigation, and hate crime training.
Following a request by Moldova's Ministry of Justice, in 2016, ODIHR provided a legal opinion on draft amendments related to bias-motivated offences. ODIHR's recommendations were largely reflected in amendments to the Criminal Code adopted by the Moldovan Parliament and published on 3 June 2022.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
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2022 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
2021 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
2020 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
2019 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2018 | 10 | 5 | 41 |
2017 | 17 | 5 | 10 |
2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
2015 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
2014 | 1 | 1 | Not available |
2013 | 4 | Not available | 0 |
2012 | 3 | Not available | Not available |
2011 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2010 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2009 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
About 2022 Data
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The police-recorded number represents the number of hate crime cases for which a criminal investigation was initiated.
Hate crime recorded by police
The breakdown below excludes cases that fall outside of the OSCE's hate crime definition, including the violation of citizens' equal rights, the desecration of state symbols, and participation in mercenary activities.
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR recognizes Moldova's efforts to improve hate crime data collection and build the capacity of criminal justice officials to address hate crime. In addition, ODIHR observes that Moldova’s hate crime recording and statistics do not sufficiently distinguish hate crimes from other crimes. In addition, ODIHR observes that Moldova would benefit from developing its victim support system to ensure effective access to justice, assistance, and protection services for hate crime victims.
ODIHR recalls that in Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, OSCE participating States agreed to a definition of hate crime shared by all OSCE participating States, and committed to collecting reliable data and statistics on hate crimes. To that end, hate crimes need to be distinguished throughout the recording and data collection process from discrimination and hate speech. Participating States also committed to providing hate crime victims with access to counselling and legal assistance, as well as effective access to justice. Ensuring a positive interaction between police and hate crime victims requires the training of front-line officers, including on providing referrals to victim support and protection services.
ODIHR stands ready to support Moldova in meeting the relevant commitments through the provision of comprehensive resources and tailored assistance in the area of hate crime recording and data collection, as well as through further comprehensive resources and assistance in the area of hate crime victim support.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
🛈 Please note that the total number of incidents may be lower than the sum of incidents presented in the breakdown chart above, as some incidents involve multiple bias motivations.
🛈 ODIHR no longer presents descriptions of property attacks in the incident tables below. Data on property attacks are presented in the breakdown charts above. One property attack may target multiple properties or involve multiple types of attack.
🛈 Please note that the total number of incidents may be lower than the sum of incidents presented in the breakdown chart above, as some incidents involve multiple bias motivations.
🛈 ODIHR no longer presents descriptions of property attacks in the incident tables below. Data on property attacks are presented in the breakdown charts above. One property attack may target multiple properties or involve multiple types of attack.
🛈 Please note that the total number of incidents may be lower than the sum of incidents presented in the breakdown chart above, as some incidents involve multiple bias motivations.
🛈 ODIHR no longer presents descriptions of property attacks in the incident tables below. Data on property attacks are presented in the breakdown charts above. One property attack may target multiple properties or involve multiple types of attack.
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2022-08 | Violent attacks against people | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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Anti-Roma hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2022-08 | Violent attacks against people | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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Gender-based hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2022-02 | Threats | GenderDoc-M
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2022-02 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Mission to Moldova
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2022-02 | Threats | GenderDoc-M
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2022-04 | Threats | GenderDoc-M
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2022-06 | Threats | GenderDoc-M
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2022-02 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Mission to Moldova
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