Chapter 7 · Human rights
Vad kännetecknar ett hatbrott i Sverige?
What characterises a hate crime in Sweden?
Correct answer: The motive is linked to characteristics such as skin colour or religion
Hate crime is an umbrella term in which motive is central, such as targeting someone because of religion or sexual orientation. It can involve different offences, including threats, assault or property damage.
Key words
hatbrott · hate crime
Source: Polisen: Hatbrott · Vad är hatbrott; hatbrottsmotiv
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Why this option does not fit
Brottet begås av flera personer vid samma tillfälle
The number of offenders does not itself establish a hate motive.
Brottet begås på internet i stället för utomhus
The internet is a medium; motive determines whether the offence is a hate crime.
Brottet drabbar någon som gärningspersonen inte känner
The parties being strangers does not prove a hate motive.