Jurisprudence and legal system in the Netherlands

Documents and publications

Revision of the map of the court districts sent to the Lower House

Upon recommendation by Minister Opstelten of Security and Justice, the Council of Ministers has agreed to the legislative proposal ...

Press release | 02-09-2011 | VenJ

Appointment Vice Presidents of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands

Upon recommendation of Minister Opstelten of Security and Justice, the Council of Ministers has agreed to the recommendation for ...

Press release | 19-08-2011 | VenJ

Appointment of Director General for the Administration of Justice and Law Enforcement at the Ministry of Security and Justice

The Council of Ministers has decided to recommend Mr G.N. (Gerard) Roes for appointment as Director General for the Administration ...

Press release | 08-07-2011 | VenJ

Teeven tightens up supervision over legal profession

The Netherlands Bar Association will get a new, independent Supervisory Board that will be ultimately responsible for the ...

Press release | 07-07-2011 | VenJ

Appointment of justice of the Supreme Court of the Netherlands

Upon recommendation from Minister Hirsch Ballin of Justice, the Council of Ministers has agreed to nominate Mr C.E. Drion, LL.M. ...

Press release | 02-07-2011 | VenJ

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