Switzerland

Switzerland regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR. Switzerland's Criminal Code contains no hate crime provision (see the link to related legislation, below) and hate crimes are addressed under anti-discrimination criminal provisions. The Federal Commission against Racism partners with the association 'humanrights.ch' in the Counselling Network for Victims of Racism, which publishes annual analytical reports on hate crime.

SELECT YEAR

Download the 2010 hate crime report for Switzerland

OFFICIAL DATA REPORTED BY STATES

Year	Hate crimes recorded by police	Prosecuted	Sentenced
2023	401	Not available	88
2022	346	Not available	84
2021	312	Not available	86
2020	257	Not available	58
2019	228	Not available	53
2018	159	-	45
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 2010 Data

Figures only include crimes of incitement to hatred and crimes involving discrimination.

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National developments

The Swiss Federal Commission against Racism co-hosted a conference with ODIHR in Bern on 23 October aimed at supporting the efforts of Swiss Muslim NGOs to create an umbrella organization. The new organization would help empower the NGOs to counter stereotypes against Muslims in Swiss society. It was envisaged that the umbrella organization would also increase the capacity of NGOs to monitor hate crimes against Muslims.

KEY OBSERVATION

No information is available.

Incidents reported by civil society, international organizations and the Holy See

INTERNATIONAL REPORTS