Criminal Code Warning: this is not an official translation. Under all circumstances the original text in Dutch language of the Criminal Code (Wetboek van Strafrecht) prevails

Section 268 
1.   Any person who intentionally submits a false written complaint or report against a particular 
person to the authorities or files such a complaint or report with the authorities, thereby injuring the 
honour or reputation of that person, shall be guilty of making a defamatory accusation and shall be 
liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine of the fourth category. 

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2.   Disqualification from the rights listed in section 28(1)(1°) and (2°) may be imposed. 
Section 269 
Defamation, punishable under this Part, shall be prosecuted only on complaint filed by the person 
against whom the serious offence has been committed, except for the cases provided for in section 
267 (opening lines), (1°) and (2°).