Hate crime — Polícia SR · Slovakia

Direct answer

Violence, threats or damage motivated by origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability is a hate crime with higher penalties, and it is under-reported — which is why reporting matters. Polícia SR — oznámenie (158): say explicitly that you believe the motive was hate, and ask for it to be recorded as such. Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva (02 208 501 11) — the equality body — supports victims, monitors how the police handle it and can take a discrimination case in parallel. Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násilia (0800 500 500) offers free support, also if you decide not to report.

Call firstPolícia SR — oznámenie

Report toSlovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva

If that failsIntervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násilia

🗣️ What to say

"On [date] at [place] I was [attacked / threatened / insulted] by [description]. They said [words] which show it was because of my [origin / religion / orientation / …]. Witnesses: [names]. I want this recorded as a hate crime."

🪜 Step by step

Safety and medical careGet out of the situation; see a doctor and ask for injuries to be documented.
EvidencePhotos, the exact words used, witnesses' contacts, camera locations nearby.
Report to Polícia SR — oznámenieUse the words "hate crime" or "bias motive". Ask for a copy of the report and the case number.
Tell Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské právaEquality bodies track these cases, support victims, and can intervene if the police do not take it seriously.
Support: Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násiliaCounselling, help with the process, compensation claims — free.

📇 All contacts

Polícia SR — oznámenieCriminal complaint online or at a stationAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform📞 158 🔗 www.minv.sk/?trestne-oznamenie

Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské právaHelp for victims of discrimination, representationFor discrimination at work, housing, services📞 02 208 501 11 🔗 www.snslp.sk

Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násiliaFree victim support, state compensationAfter any crime📞 0800 500 500 🔗 prevenciakriminality.sk/intervencne-centra

Centrum právnej pomociFree legal aid for people in needWhen you cannot afford a lawyer📞 0650 105 100 🔗 www.centrumpravnejpomoci.sk

❓ Frequently asked

The police did not record the motive

Ask in writing for the motive to be added; involve Slovenské národné stredisko pre ľudské práva. Recording the bias motive matters for the charge and for statistics.

It was online

Hate speech online is prosecutable; save screenshots with URLs and report to the platform and the police (see the online-harassment page).

I do not want to report but need help

Intervenčné centrá pre obete trestných činov / Pomoc obetiam násilia and community organisations support you without a report. Some countries have third-party reporting so the incident is counted anonymously.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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