Dutch Criminal Code

Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation

Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.

50 of the articles of the Dutch Criminal Code are available in English so far. The complete Dutch text is always available.

Title I. Scope of application of the criminal law

Title II. Penalties

Division Four. Measures influencing behaviour and restricting liberty

Title III. Exclusion and increase of criminal liability

Title IV. Attempt and preparation

Title VI. Concurrence of criminal offences

Title VIII A. Special provisions for juveniles and young adults

Title IX. Meaning of certain expressions used in this Code

Title V. Serious offences against public order

Title VII. Serious offences endangering the general safety of persons or property

Title VIII. Serious offences against public authority

Title XII. Forgery of documents, data and biometric features

Title XIV. Serious sexual offences

Title XV. Abandonment of persons in need of care

Title XVI. Insult

Title XVIII. Serious offences against personal liberty

Title XIX. Serious offences against life

Title XXI. Causing death or bodily injury through negligence

Title XXII. Theft and poaching

Title XXV. Deception

Title XXVI. Prejudicing creditors or rightholders

Title XXVII. Destruction or damage

Title XXX. Accessory after the fact

Title XXXA. Money laundering

Title II. Minor offences relating to public order

Title VII. Minor offences relating to rural policing