Ministry of the Interior, Security Policy Department. Report on Manifestations of Extremism and Prejudicial Hatred on the Territory of the Czech Republic in 2020.
Country
Czechia
Title
Year
Type of publication
Geographical coverage
National
Area/location of interest
Type of Institution
Public authority
Institution
Main Thematic Focus
Hate crime Incitement to hatred or violence Hate speech
Target Population
Right-wing extremists
Key findings
In 2020, the Police recorded 9 crimes motivated by hatred against Muslims. The Police of the Czech Republic also recorded 4 crimes motivated by hatred towards Arabs. Xenophobic groups spread hateful ideas against migrants and Muslims in particular. Media engaged in the dissemination of hateful prejudices presented content directed primarily against Muslims, immigrants, and Roma. There was also a case of an endorsement of the attacks on the mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Online comments against migrants and supporters of migration policy were numerous.
Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)
quantitative (statistics on incidents) qualitative (expert assessments)
Sample details and representativeness
Not applicable