Prosecutors: Dutch anti-Islam politician can't defend himself by arguing his comments are true

AMSTERDAM — Prosecutors say Dutch politician Geert Wilders cannot defend himself on hate speech charges by arguing that remarks he has made critical of Islam are true.

They say there is no general agreement about the nature of Islam and his statements are only his opinion.
Wilders is charged with inciting discrimination and hatred and with insulting a people on religious grounds for remarks including comparing Islam to Fascism and for calling for the Qur’an to be banned.

Prosecutor Birgit van Roessel said at the start of her closing arguments Tuesday that the right to freedom of speech has limits, including when it infringes too far on the right of freedom of religion.
Wilders' defence is expected next week and a verdict Nov. 5. google.com

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