Facilitating Factors for Hate Speech – From the Perspective of Polish Criminal Law

Abstract

Although socialization occurs mostly through primary institutions, criminal law, at least from the theoretical perspective, besides retributive has also a preventive role. Therefore, to a certain extent, if it does not react properly, it might indirectly facilitate certain actions, including hate speech. Facilitating factors, as defined in Work Package 3.2. Radicalization Trends of the D.Rad project, are specific elements in the political and socio-cultural environment of the individuals which enabled them to commit radicalized activities...