There is a new judgment necessary or homophobe rulings of the Amsterdam politician Delano Felter offensive and punishable. That the Supreme Court has determined Tuesday. The Amsterdam Court had previously Felter go free, but that decision was overturned by the Supreme Court.
The court must therefore re-examine the case. Felter argued in 2010 as leader of the Republican Modern Party that gay men are present in Amsterdam. ,, The gay profile is just too dominant. I think there are too many gay sit on the board, ” he said. ,, Those people with sexual deviations who simply have actually fought by the heterosexuals. ”
Reporting
Gay Belangenvereniging COC did return. However, the court in Amsterdam found that the statements of Felter within the broad freedom of expression fall that has a politician. The statements were, according to the court not threatening or intimidating and they also do not encourage hatred and violence.
Law
The Supreme Court sees it differently. A politician must be able to hurt and shock, but must also ensure that his statements are not in conflict with the law and the rule of law. This applies not only for inciting hatred and violence, but also for statements that incite intolerance.
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