Council of Europe (2024), ECRI Report on Malta (sixth monitoring cycle).

Country

Malta

Title

Council of Europe (2024), ECRI Report on Malta (sixth monitoring cycle).

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Year

2024

Publication type

Research evidence/report

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Council of Europe body

Institution

Malta, European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI), Council of Europe

Thematic focus

Racism & xenophobia Hate speech: Public incitement to hatred or violence

Groups

Migrants

Key findings

The report recognises developments made since the last reporting period in 2018, particularly with regards to efforts to include and integrate migrants and refugees through dedicated programmes, events and strategies. It notes that press and media continue portraying migrants in a stereotypical way and that hate speech and violence towards them continues to occur. The report also underlines how persons with migration background express a lack of trust in the police due to allegations of serious abuses committed by police officers.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

Research involves documentary analyses, a visit to the country concerned, and confidential dialogues with the national authorities.

Sample details and representativeness

N/A - not applicable/available

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