Hate speech can be heard more and more often, it is especially worrying when it comes from the mouths of politicians.

While public space is increasingly becoming a scene of hate speech, the Ombudsman's office warns that hate speech is still most often processed as a misdemeanor, while criminal liability is absent. They are particularly concerned about its spread on the internet, where, they say, it is reaching epidemic proportions.

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Photo: TV Vijesti
Photo: TV Vijesti
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In Montenegro, there are more and more public statements that insult, divide, and incite intolerance - often from those who are supposed to promote tolerance and togetherness.

The civil society sector warns of the growing problem of hate speech, especially when it is used by politicians and religious leaders - who should be bearers of messages of peace.

As an example, they cite the controversial statement of MP Marko Kovačević, whose rhetoric has not been considered by the parliamentary Administrative Committee to date, despite the request of the State Prosecutor's Office.

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