Geert Wilders 'hate' trial to go ahead in Amsterdam

Gerald · 03-30-11, 08:27 AM

The trial of Dutch political leader Geert Wilders on charges of inciting hatred against Muslims is to go ahead, an Amsterdam court has ruled.

Mr Wilders, whose Freedom Party props up the government, had argued the court could not try the case as the alleged offences took place in The Hague.

He insists his remarks on Islam were part of a legitimate political debate.

An original trial was halted last October after claims of bias by Mr Wilders against the judges were upheld.

Mr Wilders has described Islam as "fascist", comparing the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12904395

Note: 30 March 2011 Last updated at 09:52 GMT

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Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Geert Wilders 'hate' trial to go ahead in Amsterdam The trial of Dutch political leader Geert Wilders on charges of inciting hatred against Muslims is to go ahead, an Amsterdam court has ruled. Mr Wilders, whose Freedom Party props up the government, had argued the court could not try the case as the alleged offences took place in The Hague. He insists his remarks on Islam were part of a legitimate political debate. An original trial was halted last October after claims of bias by Mr Wilders against the judges were upheld. Mr Wilders has described Islam as "fascist", comparing the Koran to Hitler's Mein Kampf. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12904395 Note: 30 March 2011 Last updated at 09:52 GMT __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie