Romania
Romania regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. The Ministry of Administration and Interior, the police, the Prosecutor's Office and the Superior Council of Magistracy collect hate crime data.
In 2016, Romania implemented ODIHR's Training Against Hate Crimes for Law Enforcement (TAHCLE) Programme. A specialized hate crime unit was created in the Romanian Police in 2021.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
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2022 | 59 | 129 | 16 |
2021 | 7 | 54 | 128 |
2020 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2019 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
2018 | 2 | 2 | 33 |
2017 | 1 | 0 | 8 |
2016 | 10 | 21 | 50 |
2015 | 15 | 24 | 59 |
2014 | 25 | 20 | Not available |
2013 | Not available | 4 | 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 | 1 | Not available |
About 2022 Data
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In addition to the above, a further 70 offences were recorded by police and 28 cases registered by the prosecution authorities that fall outside of the OSCE's definition of hate crime.
Figures on prosecution represent the number of new cases registered by the prosecutor's offices in 2022.
Figures on sentencing represent the number of people convicted in cases to which the legal aggravating circumstance related to "committing the act out of hatred" was applied. This number does not include a further 87 convictions for offences that fall outside of the OSCE's definition of hate crime.
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR recognizes Romania's efforts to enhance their hate crime data collection. However, based on the available information, it observes that Romania's hate crime recording and statistics do not sufficiently distinguish hate crimes from other crimes. In addition, ODIHR observes that Romania would benefit from ensuring that hate crimes are addressed in a comprehensive manner, including by introducing a co-ordination mechanism.
ODIHR recalls that in Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, 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 from hate speech and discrimination crimes throughout the recording and data collection process. Participating States have also committed to ensure a comprehensive approach to hate crimes. To that end, the relevant authorities are required to collaborate and co-ordinate with civil society.
ODIHR stands ready to support Romania 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 by providing further resources on addressing hate crimes comprehensively.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
In addition to incidents submitted with detailed descriptions, this graph includes 10 anti-LGBTI incidents reported as statistics by the ACCEPT Association.
Anti-Roma hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2022-06 | Violent attacks against people | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2022-07 | Threats | ACCEPT Association
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2022-07 | Violent attacks against people | ACCEPT Association
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2022-07 | Threats | ACCEPT Association
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2022-07 | Violent attacks against people | ACCEPT Association
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