Ministry of Internal affairs of the Republic of Lithuania, Criminal liability for hate crimes and hate speech case analysis report (2019) (Lietuvos Respublikos vidaus reikalų ministerija, Baudžiamosios atsakomybės už neapykantos nusikaltimus ir neapykan
Country
Lithuania
Title
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
Public authority
Institution
Main Thematic Focus
Hate speech Incitement to hatred or violence
Target Population
Migrants People with migrant background
Key findings
The study identified very limited judicial practice in establishing hate speech cases. Most difficult part is the establishing evidence. Lithuanian judicial system tries to purseu practice of the European Court of Human Rights. In report it is provided recommendation to establish criminal investigation methodology for hate crimes.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
Study - qualitative research
Sample details and representativeness
43 cases of hate speech, including 8 cases of the European Court of Human Rights. Hate speech cases are not distinguished by anti Muslim grounds.