Netherlands: Religious requirement more important than Dutch law, says court

Netherlands: Religious requirement more important than Dutch law, says court

Via DutchNews:
An orthodox Jew has been found not guilty of failing to produce an ID card because it was against his religious principles to carry any object on Saturday – the Jewish sabbat - the Telegraaf reports.

The Hague appeal court ruled on Friday the man should not be prosecuted for failing to prove his identity as required by police. He had faced a €150 fine.

‘This religious requirement is more important than the requirement to meet Dutch laws,’ the court press spokesman told the paper.

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