Amsterdam, the decision of the administrative court about Zwarte Piet early July contest.
Mayor Van der Laan will appeal to the Council of State against the decision that he must see. authorization for Sinterklaas arrival of 2013 in He did Thursday.
The court early last month ruled that the mayor should look . Authorization for Sinterklaas entry from last year, The court was of the opinion that the municipality should have keys to article eight of Convention of Human Rights. Permit last year Which provides for a ban on negative stereotyping of people.
“Many black Amsterdammers feel discriminated against by Zwarte Piet, this infringes on the private lives of these people,” the court then. On the basis of that argument, the mayor must now hold the license back to the light.
Appeal
The government is now going against this ruling on appeal. The Piet Guild also revealed Wednesday already know to go against the court ruling.
Social debate
Van der Laan believes that the discussion on Zwarte Piet should be conducted in the community and not in the courtroom. “It is much more than a legal discussion.” Moreover, according to Van der Laan not only an Amsterdam party, but a rural tradition. “Across the country find Sinterklaas entrance ceremonies place and go to visit St. Peter in schools and community centers.”
In addition, the mayor believes that he should not interfere with the content. Events “Then you get into the role of moralist rightly.”
One of the partners is organizing Netherlands Is Better, an opponent of Zwarte Piet. The foundation ‘regrets’ the decision of the mayor, but sees no reason to stop.
consultation with him
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