Article 82a Dutch Criminal Code

Artikel 82a Wetboek van Strafrecht (Sr) – unofficial English translation

Book One · Title IX. Meaning of certain expressions used in this Code

Taking the life of another person, or of a child at or shortly after birth, includes: killing a foetus which may reasonably be expected to be capable of surviving outside the mother's body.

Unofficial translation. This English text is an unofficial translation provided for information only. Only the Dutch text is legally authentic: Artikel 82a Wetboek van Strafrecht. Checked against the Dutch text in force on 12 October 2026.

Dutch case law

6 Dutch court rulings cite this article. View the rulings (in Dutch)