OSCE-ODHIR, HATE CRIME REPORTING, GREECE, 2017
Country
Greece
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
National human rights body
Institution
Main Thematic Focus
Hate crime Racism & xenophobia
Target Population
Muslims Migrants Ethnic minorities Religious minorities
Key findings
Greece regularly reports hate crime data to ODIHR since 2013. For 2017, a total of 128 incidents of hate crime were recorded by the Hellenic Police. Out of these 3 cases concerned bias against Muslims. On the other hand, other sources reported a total of 105 incidents. According to data submitted to the OSCE-ODHIR from other sources, 8 incidents concerned bias against Muslims: 3 incidents were violent attacks against Muslims, one incident was a threat and five incidents concerned destruction of property.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
Quantitative (statistics on incidents)
ODIHR’s annual hate crime reporting cycle comprises several stages. First, the Office issues a call for submissions to OSCE participating States, civil society organizations and its partner intergovernmental organizations. Second, ODIHR analyses reported data and information and assesses whether it can be included in the report. Third, the Office releases data for consultation with participating States and other contributors. Lastly, ODIHR reviews suggested amendments to the report, updates to include late submissions and prepares the information for final presentation.
Sample details and representativeness
The Greek police reported: 72 incidents of racism and xenophobia and 4 incidents of bias against Muslims. Other sources show a number of 57 incidents of racism and xenophobia, and 8 incidents of bias against Muslims.