Denmark - 2012
Are there legal definitions of racist incident and racist violence?
- Code:
- RED23
- Key Area:
- Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
Yes. |
| Qualitative Info |
Hate crimes are associated with section 81(6) of the Danish penal code, according to which it is an aggravating factor if a crime is motivated by prejudice and hatred based on the victim’s race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or the like. |
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