NetherlandsStaatsinrichting en rechtsstaat 40 · System of government and the rule of law

Yasmin has a boyfriend. Her brother thinks that is a disgrace to the family. He threatens to hurt her. What is true?

In the exam (Dutch)

Yasmin heeft een vriend. Haar broer vindt dat een schande voor de familie. Hij dreigt haar pijn te doen. Wat is waar?

  1. aThat is allowed, for the honour of the family.Dat mag, voor de eer van de familie.
  2. bOnly her father may decide that.Alleen haar vader mag dat beslissen.
  3. cThreatening violence is a criminal offence.Dreigen met geweld is strafbaar.Correct answer

Why?

Violence or threats of violence for the honour of the family is called honour-related violence (eergerelateerd geweld). It is a criminal offence. Yasmin can ask the police or Veilig Thuis for help.

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Our own practice questions, based on the official end terms (eindtermen) of the Knowledge of Dutch Society exam (Kennis van de Nederlandse Maatschappij, Annex 2 to the Regeling inburgering 2021). They are not the real exam questions, which are secret, and we use none of DUO’s practice exam questions. The English translation and the explanations were made with the help of AI; the exam itself is taken in Dutch. We are not affiliated with DUO or the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment.

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