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Wilders' trial for inciting hatred starts (update)
DutchNews.nl https://www.legal-project.org/608/wilders-trial-for-inciting-hatred-starts-update Excerpt: Geert Wilders' testimony will take so long to be heard at his trial for inciting hatred and discrimination, that he should be first heard in private by another judge, the public prosecutor said on the first day of hearings on Wednesday. Outlining the prosecution case, lawyer Birgit van Roessel said initial extensive questioning about all Wilders' statements would place 'a major burden' on the court. In addition, the hearing will take place in front of a large audience who may react to his statements, she said. So it must be asked if the hearing can take place 'in the desired order and calm', she told the court. The leader of the anti-Islam PVV party faces several charges of inciting hatred and discrimination against Muslims, Moroccans and non-Western immigrants. Procedures Today's hearing is a procedural one to determine which when the main sessions will be held and who will be called as witnesses. The hearings will resume on February 3, after judges have considered the opening arguments of both sides and decided on the witness roster. Read the complete original version of this item... Related Topics: Geert Wilders receive the latest by email: subscribe to the legal project's free mailing list Note: The content of external articles does not necessarily reflect the views of The Legal Project. |
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