Justice does not conduct Zwarte Piet – Parool.nl

24-04-15 13:12 pm – Source: Reuters

St. Nicholas during the arrival in Gouda last year © epa

The Public Prosecutor (OM) in Amsterdam will not set a criminal investigation into the figure Zwarte Piet. There can not be judged whether the use of “Black Peter” is punishable, the prosecution announced today.

Foundation ‘Netherlands is better’ and three particuleren did last fall declaration of discrimination, racism and (group) insult. They found that the entrance ceremonies in Gouda and Amsterdam were guilty of discrimination and racism.

In addition to Nicholas walked along with various entrance ceremonies helpers with black made-up faces, red lips, earrings and an afro wig. With this gear are black people ‘and grotesque stereotypes portrayed “the declarants.

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According to the prosecution, the organizations which declaration was not intentionally offensive remarks about a group of people because of their race. In addition, the prosecution believes that there is no incitement to discrimination

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