Switzerland
Switzerland regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. Switzerland's Criminal Code does not contain hate crime provisions, although hate crimes are prosecuted under discrimination and hate speech provisions. As such, the data reported to ODIHR include cases of incitement to hatred and discrimination. Information on hate crimes is collected by the Federal Commission against Racism and the Statistical Office and published. The Federal Commission against Racism partners with the association 'humanrights.ch' in the Counselling Network for Victims of Racism, which continuously publishes yearly analytical reports.
OFFICIAL DATA
Year | Hate crimes recorded by police | Prosecuted | Sentenced |
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2020 | 257 | Not available | 52 |
2019 | 228 | Not available | 49 |
2018 | 159 | - | 56 |
2017 | 179 | Not available | 50 |
2016 | 164 | - | 50 |
2015 | 181 | 57 | 52 |
2014 | 161 | 14 | 36 |
2013 | 161 | 23 | 21 |
2012 | 181 | 15 | 15 |
2011 | 182 | 14 | 6 |
2010 | 204 | 33 | 24 |
2009 | 230 | 36 | 30 |
About 2009 Data
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Figures only include crimes of incitement to hatred and crimes involving discrimination.
Incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See
INTERNATIONAL REPORTS
Anti-Muslim hate crime
The referendum in Switzerland on the question of whether to ban the construction of minarets was regarded as a particularly significant event touching on the portrayal of Muslims in Europe. Several organizations expressed concerns that the ban has the potential to create tensions and generate a climate of intolerance against Muslims, including the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI).
Anti-Semitic hate crime
The European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) expressed concern about anti-Semitism.