For further information on the Netherland's laws and state practices please visit the following resources:

• ICRC Customary International Law database.
• RULAC database
• ICC Legal Tools project

Relevant cases in the Netherlands

Genocide

International Crimes Act 2003

Wartime Offences Act 1952 (Summary of Provisions and Amendments, before repeal)

Crimes Against Humanity

International Crimes Act 2003

War Crimes

International Crimes Act 2003

Wartime Offences Act 1952 (Summary of Provisions and Amendments, before repeal)

Torture

International Crimes Act 2003

Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (available in English and Dutch )

Hostage-Taking

International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages 1983 (available in English and Dutch)

List of practitioners working in the Netherlands

List of universal jurisdiction cases

Caveat: This description of the law does not purport to be complete. Before embarking on any investigation one should consult with local legal experts. This page was last reviewed on the 18 August 2010.