PC/ADI-CH Committee of Experts on Hate Crime
During the biennium 2022/2023, the Committee of Experts was tasked with preparing a comprehensive Committee of Ministers Recommendation on combating hate crime.
The Recommendation CM/Rec(2024)4 on Combating Hate Crime was adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 7 May 2024. This non-binding standard sets out what should be done by member state institutions and other key stakeholders to effectively prevent and respond to hate crime within the framework of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
The recommendation was drafted by the Committee of Experts on combating hate crime (PC/ADI-CH) under the joint responsibility of the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) and the Steering Committee on Anti-discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (CDADI). On the present website, you find useful information on the drafting process.
Due to the complex nature of hate crime, the Committee of Experts on Hate Crime was subordinated to two Steering Committees: the European Committee on Crime Problems (CDPC) and the Steering Committee on Anti-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion (CDADI).
Addressing the causes and effects of hate crime is one of the most serious challenges that many societies face today. Hate crime threatens not just the individual targeted, or their community, but can represent a much greater threat to social cohesion, and to the principles of equality and non-discrimination.
