In your opinion, what could have prevented the Maria Hertogh riots in 1950? Give at least 2 suggestions.

The Maria Hertogh riots have caused many lives and casualties. Firstly, I think the judge should find out more about the Dutch's and Muslim's religion before making the verdict. Although Maria was underage when she was married, her Muslim's parent's consent was given. But according to the Dutch, her biology parent's consent was not give so the marriage could not be recognised. Thus, I think the judge should know more about the two races' religion.

Secondly, what could have prevented the riots is the judge should not be biased towards the Dutch. Although Maria's biology parents is the Dutch, but they did not take care of her and watched her grew up. It was her Muslim parents. After so many years staying together and spending so much money on Maria, there is bound to be some emotional ties. Thus, the judge should not be so selfish and let her Dutch parents take back Maria.