Friday, April 24, 2015

TO: Zwarte Piet not incite discrimination – Focus on News

Amsterdam

The declarations of the Foundation “The Netherlands is better ‘and three individuals against the figure of Black Piet OM dropped. In the autumn of last year, they did report discrimination, racism and (group) insult. According to the public can not be held that the use of the figure of Zwarte Piet is an offense.

The declarations were aimed at the use of the figure of Black Piet by a number of agencies including intochtcomités. Some intochtcomités as the ‘Foundation Gouda’ for the national entry and the “Sinterklaas Intochtcomité Amsterdam rose by various principals guilty of discrimination and racism.



Stereo Typical

The intochtcomités had Black Peters made-up faces with black, red lips, earrings and an afro wig, to participate in the parade. This gear, according to the informants racist and discriminatory because the characteristics of black people are portrayed grotesque and stereotypes.



No intent

According to the public organizations which was registered not have done deliberately insulting remarks about a group of people because of their race. In addition, the prosecution believes that there is no incitement to discrimination.



Complaint against decision

Persecution is according to the public does not arise because no offenses have been committed. The principals are the OM informed of the decision not to prosecute. This decision by the court declarants may file a complaint.

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