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ODIHR recognizes Estonia's efforts to report hate crime information and data to ODIHR. However, based on the available information, ODIHR observes that the law enforcement agencies of Estonia have not recorded the bias motivations behind hate crimes, and that Estonia has not reported data on hate crimes recorded by the prosecution and judiciary. In addition, ODIHR observes that Estonia would benefit from reviewing its existing legal framework in order to ensure that bias motivations can be effectively acknowledged and appropriate penalties can be imposed on the perpetrators.

ODIHR recalls that in Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States committed to promptly investigate hate crimes and ensure 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 motivation behind hate crimes. 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 Estonia 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 legislative guidance and advice.