Article 282 Dutch Criminal Code
Artikel 282 Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation
Book Two · Title XVIII. Serious offences against personal liberty
Paragraph 1
Any person who intentionally and unlawfully deprives someone of his liberty or keeps him deprived of his liberty is liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding eight years or a fine of the fifth category.
Paragraph 2
If the act results in grievous bodily harm, the offender is liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine years or a fine of the fifth category.
Paragraph 3
If the act results in death, he is liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve years or a fine of the fifth category.
Paragraph 4
The penalties laid down in this Article also apply to any person who intentionally provides a place for the unlawful deprivation of liberty.
Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 282 Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.
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