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tort

"Iemand racistisch uitschelden."

Summary

Racist verbal abuse against someone can fall under various articles of the Criminal Code, depending on the precise circumstances of the incident. The core of the criminal liability usually lies in publicly insulting a group of people because of their race, inciting hatred or discrimination, or publicly disseminating such statements. If the incident takes place in a professional context, discrimination in the exercise of an office, profession, or business may be applicable. The severity of the punishment depends on factors such as intent, the public nature of the act, the nature of the expression, and whether the perpetrator is a repeat offender or part of a group.

Sentencing Guideline

Fine up to €27,500 or 4 years imprisonment.

Relevant Articles

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Opzettelijke belediging van een groep wegens ras (Art. 137c)
The act of 'racial abuse' encompasses intentionally, publicly, verbally expressing oneself offensively about a group of people because of their race. Although it is directed at 'someone', a racist expression is deemed to apply to the group to which that person belongs.
Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine of the third category (€11,000).

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Verzwarende omstandigheden voor opzettelijke belediging (Art. 137c)
If the act of racist abuse is committed by a person who makes it their profession or habit, or by two or more persons acting in concert, this aggravated penalty applies.
Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Aanzetten tot haat of discriminatie wegens ras (Art. 137d)
Depending on the seriousness and context of the verbal abuse, it can also constitute incitement to hatred against or discrimination of people on account of their race. This requires a higher threshold than mere insult.
Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Verzwarende omstandigheden voor aanzetten tot haat of discriminatie (Art. 137d)
If incitement to hatred or discrimination is committed by a person who makes it a profession or habit, or by two or more persons acting in concert, this aggravated penalty applies.
Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding four years or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Openbaar maken van beledigende of aanzettende uitlatingen (Art. 137e)
This article applies if the racist statement is 'made public', for example by posting it on social media, or by making a statement that reaches a large audience and that is offensive to a group of people because of their race, or incites hatred/discrimination.
Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding six months or a fine of the third category (€11,000).

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Verzwarende omstandigheden voor openbaar maken van uitlatingen (Art. 137e)
If the public dissemination of racist statements is committed by a person who makes a profession or habit of it, or by two or more persons acting in concert, this aggravated penalty applies.
Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).

Wetboek van Strafrecht - Discriminatie in beroep, ambt of bedrijf (Art. 429quater)
If the racist abuse occurs in the exercise of an office, profession, or business (for example, by a shopkeeper against a customer, or an official), then this article applies, which is specifically aimed at discrimination in these contexts.
Penal: Detention for a maximum of two months or a fine of the third category (€11,000).

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tort:
"Iemand racistisch uitschelden."

Summary:
Racist verbal abuse against someone can fall under various articles of the Criminal Code, depending on the precise circumstances of the incident. The core of the criminal liability usually lies in publicly insulting a group of people because of their race, inciting hatred or discrimination, or publicly disseminating such statements. If the incident takes place in a professional context, discrimination in the exercise of an office, profession, or business may be applicable. The severity of the punishment depends on factors such as intent, the public nature of the act, the nature of the expression, and whether the perpetrator is a repeat offender or part of a group.

Sentencing Guideline:
Fine up to €27,500 or 4 years imprisonment.

Relevant Articles:
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Opzettelijke belediging van een groep wegens ras (Art. 137c): The act of 'racial abuse' encompasses intentionally, publicly, verbally expressing oneself offensively about a group of people because of their race. Although it is directed at 'someone', a racist expression is deemed to apply to the group to which that person belongs. (Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine of the third category (€11,000).)
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Verzwarende omstandigheden voor opzettelijke belediging (Art. 137c): If the act of racist abuse is committed by a person who makes it their profession or habit, or by two or more persons acting in concert, this aggravated penalty applies. (Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).)
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Aanzetten tot haat of discriminatie wegens ras (Art. 137d): Depending on the seriousness and context of the verbal abuse, it can also constitute incitement to hatred against or discrimination of people on account of their race. This requires a higher threshold than mere insult. (Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).)
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Verzwarende omstandigheden voor aanzetten tot haat of discriminatie (Art. 137d): If incitement to hatred or discrimination is committed by a person who makes it a profession or habit, or by two or more persons acting in concert, this aggravated penalty applies. (Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding four years or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).)
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Openbaar maken van beledigende of aanzettende uitlatingen (Art. 137e): This article applies if the racist statement is 'made public', for example by posting it on social media, or by making a statement that reaches a large audience and that is offensive to a group of people because of their race, or incites hatred/discrimination. (Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding six months or a fine of the third category (€11,000).)
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Verzwarende omstandigheden voor openbaar maken van uitlatingen (Art. 137e): If the public dissemination of racist statements is committed by a person who makes a profession or habit of it, or by two or more persons acting in concert, this aggravated penalty applies. (Penal: Imprisonment not exceeding one year or a fine of the fourth category (€27,500).)
- Wetboek van Strafrecht - Discriminatie in beroep, ambt of bedrijf (Art. 429quater): If the racist abuse occurs in the exercise of an office, profession, or business (for example, by a shopkeeper against a customer, or an official), then this article applies, which is specifically aimed at discrimination in these contexts. (Penal: Detention for a maximum of two months or a fine of the third category (€11,000).)

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