Persons with disabilities across the European Union continue to face disproportionate levels of hate speech, harassment and violence. Whether offline or online, these acts are often rooted in stigma, stereotypes and discrimination that persist in society. Despite this reality, disability-related hate speech and hate crime remain insufficiently recognised and addressed in law and policy.
This position paper builds on the 2021 EDF position and recommendation on hate speech and hate crime.
It contains:
- Recent developments in EU and national legislation, policy, and data
- An overview of the current legal and policy frameworks
- Remaining gaps
- Recommendations to strengthen protection for persons with disabilities from hate speech and hate crime.
This is and updated position paper and recommendations on hate speech and hate crimes against persons with disabilities.