Documents - Ministry of Justice and Security

1. How can I adopt a Dutch child?

   If you want to adopt a Dutch child, you must start by submitting a request to the court. For this you will need a lawyer.

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2. Can I bring a pet from another country to the Netherlands?

   It is possible to bring a pet from another country to the Netherlands, if all the conditions are met. For example, dogs, cats and ...

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3. Identity fraud

   Video | 28-06-2016

4. Can I make a complaint about the Child Protection Board?

   You can make a complaint if you are dissatisfied with the conduct of an employee of the Child Protection Board.

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5. Do schools have to report and file criminal complaints in cases of sexual abuse?

   All school employees must inform the school board immediately if they believe a sexual offence has been committed.

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6. Is there a statute of limitation on reporting child sexual abuse?

   Since 1 April 2013, sexual offences against children that carry a sentence of eight years are no longer subject to a limitation ...

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7. What can I do if I know or suspect that a child is being abused?

   If you suspect that a child you know is being abused, there is always something you can do. Please see Government.nl for more ...

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8. I’m a victim of honour-based violence: how can I get help?

   If someone threatens you with assault, abduction or any other form of violence, call the police immediately. For advice or ...

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9. What forms of honour-based violence are there?

   Honour-based violence takes many different forms. Most commonly, a girl or woman is abused, disowned by her family or forced to ...

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10. Code of Criminal Procedure

    Video | 08-04-2016