Activist does not currently appear in court
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Update Activist Abulkasim Al-Jaberi need still possible not to appear in court for calling ,, Fuck the king, the queen fuck, fuck the royal family. ” The Public Prosecution Service is reviewing the prosecution made it known today.
The public prosecutor in Amsterdam will focus on closer inspection still consider whether it is wise, NRC Handelsblad writes today. Within the OM would have little understanding for the prosecution decision.
Public Ministry
The OM in Amsterdam certainly has today decided not to pursue the criminal case on 27 May to the magistrate. More time is needed to examine all applications and objections. The subpoena is withdrawn, is on the OM website.
The lawyer, among other things stated during the hearing to want to call several witnesses. Before deciding on the request needed more time. Moreover, for the hearing of witnesses during the planned meeting on 27 May, aside enough time. The lawyer of the accused was informed this afternoon about the withdrawal of the summons by the prosecution.
It is impossible to say whether the prosecution of the activist of the job, said a spokesman.
Criticism
After Wednesday it became known that it would prosecute the activist OM, a storm of criticism erupted. ,, Police and Public Prosecution understand nothing of freedom of expression and freedom to demonstrate, ” said Al-Jaberi’s lawyer William Jebbink.
On Twitter was mainly verontwaardig reacted to the possible prosecution. The hashtag is used #Fuckdekoning the last few hours nearly 2,000 times on Twitter, according to data from Coosto. Many people wonder whether it is an offense to give your opinion about the king.
Witnesses
Jebbink announced that he Willem-Alexander and Maxima wanted to testify . ,, The opinion of my client comes down to: get rid of the monarchy. That is annoying for Willem-Alexander and Maxima, but it goes much too far to think that they therefore feel compromised in their honor. We now want to know them personally if they feel offended if they support true pluralism and free expression of their citizens. “
Al Jaberi was arrested on November 16, 2014. He made statements during a demonstration against Zwarte Piet was held in Amsterdam at the same time with the arrival of Sinterklaas.
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