Article 287 Dutch Criminal Code

Artikel 287 Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation

Book Two · Title XIX. Serious offences against life

Any person who intentionally takes the life of another person is guilty of homicide (doodslag) and liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding twenty-five years or a fine of the fifth category.

Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 287 Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.

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