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 282a 
1.   Any person who intentionally deprives or continues to deprive another person unlawfully of his 
liberty with the intention of compelling him to act or to refrain from certain acts, shall be guilty of 
hostage-taking and shall be liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding fifteen years or a fine of 
the fifth category. 
2.   If the offence results in death, he shall be liable to life imprisonment or a determinate term of 
imprisonment not exceeding thirty years or a fine of the fifth category. 
3.   Section 282(4) shall apply. 
Section 282b 
1.  Any person who intentionally deprives or continues to deprive another person unlawfully of his 
liberty with terrorist intent shall be liable to life imprisonment or a determinate term of imprisonment 
not exceeding thirty years or a fine of the fifth category. 
2.  Section 282(4) shall apply mutatis mutandis.