Wilders’ inciting hatred trial enters final day

Friday is the final day of the trial of anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders on inciting hatred and discrimination charges, with Wilders himself expected to take the stand later in the day.


Wilders’ lawyer Bram Moszkowicz told the court on Thursday the MP’s controversial statements are part of the right to free speech and the public debate.
The public prosecution department, which was forced to to take the case by the appeal court last year, has also said the MP should be found not guilty on all charges.
The judges will give their verdict on November 5.

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