Montenegro
Montenegro has reported information on hate crimes to ODIHR, most recently for the 2023 and 2024 Hate Crime Reports.
In 2017, Montenegro adopted measures to facilitate the effective prosecution of hate crimes following the judgment of the European Court of Human Rights in the case of Alkovic v. Montenegro (No. 66895/10). In 2023, Montenegro amended legislation to include the offence of public acts provoking or inciting racial and religious hatred (Article 370), as well as special circumstances for sentencing hate crimes (Article 42a).
In 2025, the Supreme State Prosecutor adopted the Binding Instruction on the Conduct of State Prosecutors' Offices in Cases of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech. The Instruction improves the system for recording, monitoring and reporting on criminal offences committed out of hatred and hate speech.
In 2013, Montenegrin police officers participated in ODIHR's Training Against Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE), followed by cascaded training events between 2013 and 2022, and a ODIHR refresher training in 2022. In 2023, ODIHR delivered a train-the-trainer workshop to prosecutors and judges as part of its Prosecutors and Hate Crime Training (PAHCT) programme.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
| Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | 749 |
| 2023 | 19 | 4 | 623 |
| 2022 | 3 | Not available | 602 |
| 2021 | 7 | - | 5 |
| 2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2019 | 31 | - | 3 |
| 2018 | - | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | Not available | Not available | 1 |
| 2016 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2015 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 2014 | Not available | Not available | 0 |
| 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 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR observes that Montenegro has not reported information and statistics on hate crimes to ODIHR since 2019. In addition, ODIHR observes that Montenegro would benefit from raising the awareness and building the capacity of criminal justice officials about hate crimes.
ODIHR recalls that in the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have committed to periodically reporting reliable information and statistics on hate crimes to ODIHR. In the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have also committed to introducing or further developing professional training and capacity-building activities for law-enforcement, prosecution and judicial officials dealing with hate crimes. ODIHR stands ready to support Montenegro 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 capacity building assistance for its police, prosecution, and judiciary.
OVERVIEW OF INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
CIVIL SOCIETY INCIDENT SUMMARIES
Racist and xenophobic
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-08 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Montenegro
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| 2020 | Threats/Harassment | OSCE Mission to Montenegro
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| 2020-09 | Threats/Harassment | OSCE Mission to Montenegro
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| 2020-08 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-09 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Anti-Muslim
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-08 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Montenegro
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| 2020-09 | Threats/Harassment | OSCE Mission to Montenegro
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| 2020-08 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-09 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-09 | Attacks against property | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Anti-LGBTI
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-07 | Threats/Harassment | OSCE Mission to Montenegro
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