Denmark - 2012
Is there legislation against racist and hate crime?
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- RED20
- Key Area:
- Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Racism
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Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
Racist or hate crime is not a separate offence under Danish criminal law. However, in terms of sentencing, the penal code considers it an aggravating circumstance for any crime to be committed with a motive relating to the victim's race, religion, sexual orientation or the like. |
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