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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 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 |
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR recognizes Moldova's efforts to address hate crime data collection mechanisms. Continuing in the same vein is encouraged in the area of hate crime recording as, based on the available information, ODIHR observes that the law enforcement agencies of Moldova have not been recording the bias motivations behind hate crimes. In addition, ODIHR observes that Moldova would benefit from reviewing its existing legal framework in order to ensure that bias motivation can be effectively acknowledged and appropriate penalties can be imposed on the perpetrators.
ODIHR recalls that in the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have committed to promptly investigating hate crimes and ensuring that the motives of those convicted of hate crimes are acknowledged. To that end, the law enforcement agencies must, first of all, record the bias motivations behind hate crimes. In the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have also committed to enacting specific, tailored legislation to combat hate crimes, providing for effective penalties that take into account the gravity of such crimes. ODIHR stands ready to support Moldova in meeting its relevant commitments through the provision of comprehensive resources and tailored assistance in the area of hate crime recording and data collection, as well as further resources and tailored legislative advice.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-06 | Threats | UNHCR
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| 2020-12 | Violent attacks against people | UNHCR
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| 2020-04 | Threats | UNHCR
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Anti-Roma hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-05 | Threats | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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Anti-Semitic hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-10 | Attacks against property | Kantor Center
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| 2020-11 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Moldova
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Anti-Muslim hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-06 | Threats | UNHCR
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Gender-based hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-01 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-01 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020 | Threats | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-07 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-07 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-06 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-05 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-07 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
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| 2020-04 | Violent attacks against people | GenderDoc-M
OSCE Mission to Moldova
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| 2020-12 | Violent attacks against people | UNHCR
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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) published relevant recommendations in its "Conclusions on the Implementation of the Recommendations in Respect of Moldova."