BELGIUM: Jehovah’s Witnesses in court to respond to incitement to hatred
The Jehovah’s Witnesses, prosecuted in particular for inciting hatred against former members of this community, will appear before the Ghent Criminal Court on Tuesday. The former Center for Equal Opportunities and the Fight against Racism Unia and about fifteen people have joined as civil parties. Originally published on Le Vif on 16 February 2021. A former […]
BELGIUM: Jehovah’s Witnesses face trial for hate crimes on February 16, 2021
The Jehovah’s Witnesses stood before the Ghent criminal court on Tuesday for inciting hatred towards some ex-members. The various parties are now given time to prepare their pleas. The case will be heard on February 16, 2021. Originally posted in Dutch on Nieuwblad.be by Simon Dekaezemaker For a period of five years, the court investigated […]