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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 |
Incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See
INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
In its fourth report, the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) recommended that Portugal provide specific training for judges, prosecutors and the police on the application of the country’s criminal law provisions against racism and racial discrimination, with a particular emphasis on recognizing racist motivations.
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR observes that Portugal has not reported reliable statistics on hate crimes to ODIHR.