Category: Netherlands

Prime Minister Rutte tenders government’s resignation News item | 08-07-2023 | 00:00 Prime Minister Mark Rutte has tendered to His Majesty the King the resignation of all ministers and state secretaries. The King has considered the resignation and asked that the prime minister, ministers and state secretaries continue to carry out the duties they consider […]

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Minister embraces improvements following inspections at Den Hey-Acker News item | 03-07-2023 | 14:01 All recommendations made by the inspectorates will be adopted following two serious incidents at the Den Hey-Acker government youth offenders institution in Breda. Minister of Legal Protection Franc Weerwind reports this in a letter to the House of Representatives. Four inspectorates […]

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Colonial collections to be returned to Indonesia and Sri Lanka News item | 06-07-2023 | 08:15 At the request of Indonesia and Sri Lanka , the Netherlands will be returning 478 objects of cultural significance to Indonesia and to Sri Lanka. The objects were wrongfully brought to the Netherlands during the colonial period, acquired under […]

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Dutch government announces second aid package for Ukraine, and new envoy for reconstruction efforts News item | 05-07-2023 | 15:45 The Netherlands has earmarked over €118 million for its second aid package for Ukraine for 2023. A sum of €93 million will be drawn from the €2.5 billion reserved by the government for support to […]

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Minister Weerwind increases access to justice News item | 27-06-2023 | 16:25 Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind is taking several measures to increase access to justice. The minister is allocating funds to encourage the use of mediation, restorative justice and dispute committees. Court fees will also be reduced. The announced measures complement existing initiatives […]

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New legislation as of 1 July 2023 News item | 29-06-2023 | 13:52 New legislation has entered into force on 1 July 2023. Below is an overview of these laws, insofar as they relate to Justice and Security. Amendment to the Penal Code in connection with the increase of the maximum sentence for manslaughter As […]

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Legislative surrogacy regulations News item | 30-06-2023 | 14:08 Surrogacy is regulated by legislation in the Netherlands. To date, no specific regulations were in place for parenthood after surrogacy. Following a proposal by Minister Weerwind for Legal Protection, the Council of Ministers has approved a bill that will change this. Responsible surrogacy Parents are now […]

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Tougher approach to organized crime under criminal law News item | 03-07-2023 | 13:59 The approach to organized crime under criminal law will be intensified in the fight against ruthless criminals who threaten our free society with violence and intimidation. The approach to organized and undermining criminality is broad, with much attention for prevention. But […]

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Public nuisance and crime rate keeps pace with number of asylum seekers News item | 26-06-2023 | 13:00 Nuisance and crime caused by asylum seekers, along with the number of residents in reception, increased in 2022. This is evident in the annual survey by the Scientific Research and Documentation Centre (Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek- en Documentatiecentrum, WODC). […]

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Accessible government desk for cyber security advice News item | 26-06-2023 | 14:30 Resilience against cybercrime, digital espionage or sabotage via digital means begins with individual organisations. With heightened and increasingly complex cyber threats from home and abroad, private or public organisations and companies must also receive appropriate support from the government in this effort. […]

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