France - 2012
Is there an estimate or evidence that hate crime cases/incidents are under-reported disproportionately in relation to other crimes?
- Code:
- RED26
- Key Area:
- Anti-racist Crime Legislation & Implementation
- Strand(s):
- Racism
| Short Answer |
Yes |
| Qualitative Info |
The National Independent Commission of Human Rights notes that there is still important fear of reporting such incidents in relation to other crimes. There is fear of repeated violence after the reporting of the incident, shame of revealing the humiliation by victims and the remaining constraints of gathering evidence. |
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| Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas | Anti-racism |
| External Url | http://www.ladocumentationfrancaise.fr/rapports-publics/114000197/ |
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