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 2021 Data
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In addition to the above, a further 20 cases were recorded by police and 276 by the prosecution authorities that fall outside of the OSCE's definition of hate crime. Out of the total number of sentenced cases, the courts applied the aggravating circumstances provision to 19 cases, in accordance with Article 77 of the Criminal Code on offences involving a bias motivation.
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR recognizes Romania's efforts to provide national hate crime data and information to ODIHR. However, based on the available information, it observes that law enforcement agencies have not recorded the bias motivations of hate crimes. In addition, ODIHR observes that Romania would benefit from raising awareness among and building the capacity of criminal justice officials to address hate crime.
ODIHR recalls that in Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, OSCE participating States committed to promptly investigating hate crimes and ensuring that the motives of those convicted of hate crimes are acknowledged. To that end, law enforcement agencies must first record the bias motivations behind hate crimes. Participating States 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 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 and tailored capacity-building assistance for police, prosecutors, and the judiciary.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
Anti-Roma hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2021-09 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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2021-05 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Anti-Christian hate crime
Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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2021-03 | Attacks against property | OIDAC
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