The Dutch Criminal Code lacks a definition of femicide. Nonetheless, other rules of Dutch criminal law may apply to this kind of offense. Sections 287–289, among others, are sections for detecting femicide cases.

Section 287 – Manslaughter Any person who intentionally takes the life of another person shall be guilty of manslaughter and shall be liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine of the fifth category. 
Section 288 – Aggravated manslaughter Manslaughter followed, accompanied or preceded by a criminal offense and committed with the intention of preparing or facilitating the performance of that offense or in the event of being caught in the commission of that offense to secure for himself or the other participants in that offense either impunity from punishment or the possession of the unlawfully obtained property, shall be liable to life imprisonment or a determinate term of imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine of the fifth category. 
Section 289 – Murder Any person who intentionally and with premeditation takes the life of another person shall be guilty of murder and shall be liable to life imprisonment or a determinate term of imprisonment not exceeding 30 years or a fine of the fifth category.