Serbia
Serbia regularly reports data on hate crimes to ODIHR. In 2018, the Office of the Prosecutor General, with the support of the OSCE Mission to Serbia and ODIHR, developed Guidelines for the prosecution of hate crimes in the Republic of Serbia. A network of contact persons working on hate crime within the prosecution services was established and, with the OSCE Mission's assistance, the Judicial Academy has developed, integrated and implements a hate crime training plan and programme.
OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES
| Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 53 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 | 94 | 11 | 6 |
| 2021 | 109 | 11 | 11 |
| 2020 | 66 | 5 | 4 |
| 2019 | 86 | 14 | 10 |
| 2018 | 61 | 12 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | 79 | 7 | 19 |
| 2014 | 87 | 21 | 14 |
| 2013 | 64 | 24 | 16 |
| 2012 | 36 | 39 | 37 |
| 2011 | 39 | 36 | 24 |
| 2010 | 37 | 35 | 13 |
| 2009 | 82 | 16 | 44 |
About 2020 Data
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Most of the records reported by the police and prosecution services,and the sentencing figures include the offences of incitement to hatred, defamation, discrimination or violation of equality, which fall outside of the OSCE's definition of hate crime.
Hate crime recorded by police
KEY OBSERVATION
ODIHR recognizes Serbia's efforts in prosecuting hate crimes effectively as well as regularly reporting to ODIHR. However, based on the available information, it observes that Serbia does not collect data and statistics on hate crimes. In addition, ODIHR observes Serbia would benefit from raising the awareness and building the capacity of police about hate crimes.
ODIHR recalls that in the Ministerial Council Decision 9/09, participating States have committed to collecting reliable data and statistics on hate crimes. 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 Serbia in meeting its relevant commitments through the provision of comprehensive resources and tailored assistance in the area of hate crime reporting, as well as through providing further resources and tailored capacity building assistance for police, prosecution, and judiciary.
INCIDENTS REPORTED BY CIVIL SOCIETY
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-02 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-10 | Threats | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-02 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Serbia
OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-01 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-02 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-05 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Mission to Serbia
OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Anti-Roma hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-01 | Threats | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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| 2020-12 | Attacks against property | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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| 2020-05 | Attacks against property | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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| 2020-06 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-09 | Violent attacks against people | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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| 2020-05 | Threats | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-05 | Attacks against property | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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| 2020-06 | Violent attacks against people | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
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| 2020-05 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-08 | Violent attacks against people | European Roma Rights Center (ERRC)
OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-10 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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| 2020-10 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Anti-Semitic hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-12 | Threats | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-02 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-11 | Threats | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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Anti-Muslim hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-10 | Attacks against property | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-05 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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Disability hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-10 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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Gender-based hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-01 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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Anti-LGBTI hate crime
| Date | Type of incident | Source | Description |
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| 2020-10 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-12 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-01 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-08 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-08 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-06 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-06 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-12 | Attacks against property | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-03 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-01 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-04 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-10 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-02 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-05 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-09 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-02 | Attacks against property | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-08 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-02 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-12 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-01 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-02 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-03 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-07 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-03 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-09 | Violent attacks against people | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-03 | Violent attacks against people | OSCE Mission to Serbia
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| 2020-02 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-02 | Threats | Association Da se zna!
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| 2020-03 | Threats | OSCE Office for Democratic Institution and Human Rights
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INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Racist and xenophobic hate crime
The Council of the European Union published relevant recommendations in its "Conclusions on Enlargement and Stabilisation and Association Process".