Appeal over fatal fall of boy (11) at Amsterdam Central climbing wall delayed by owner's death
The appeal regarding the 2023 fatal fall of an 11-year-old boy at a climbing gym in Amsterdam has been delayed following the death of co-owner Peter Kok. While legal action against Kok will be terminated, the case against his business partner and the gym is expected to proceed.
The appeal proceedings regarding the fatal fall of an 11-year-old boy at the Klimmuur Amsterdam Centraal climbing gym have been delayed following the death of co-owner Peter Kok. Kok, aged 66, passed away on October 2, leading to the postponement of a preliminary hearing scheduled for this week. Legal representatives are now determining how to proceed with the case, as the prosecution against Kok will be automatically terminated due to his death. The legal process concerning the company and his business partner is expected to continue.
The original case stemmed from a tragic accident in November 2023, where a child fell nearly 14 meters during a birthday party due to a failure in the belaying process. A court previously sentenced both owners and the gym to 120 hours of community service, citing a lack of adequate supervision. While the owners had appealed the initial ruling, the organization, which operates multiple climbing halls across the country, has officially confirmed the loss of its founder.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
