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Grapperhaus wants to optimise use of DNA analysis
Minister Grapperhaus wants to make more frequent use of DNA analysis as an investigative tool. A wider use of DNA profiling ...
Government takes first step towards protecting telecom networks and 5G
Good, fast and secure internet is essential for Dutch economy and business. The government wants to maintain the strong position ...
Government working on a more effective juvenile crime strategy
Although juvenile crime continues to decrease, recidivism among young people is increasing, with over a third of convicted ...
Resolute concerted approach to combating outlaw motorcycle gangs
The 2018 Progress Report on Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs shows that a resolute concerted effort is being made to tackle outlaw ...
Utrecht attack and arrests confirm threat
There continues to be a realistic risk of a terrorist attack in the Netherlands, i.e. threat level 4 on a scale of 5. The attack ...
Response by Prime Minister Mark Rutte to the press conference of the Joint Investigation Team
"First of all I would like to express my utmost respect for the Joint Investigation Team. For the enormous amount of work they ...
Suspects to be prosecuted for the downing of flight MH17
Today, the next of kin of the victims of the downing of flight MH17 were informed that the prosecution of 4 suspects is to begin. ...
New unit to check air passenger data
From today on, airlines are required to share the passenger data of all flights arriving in and departing from the Netherlands ...
Small group avoiding VOG rob themselves of opportunities
An incorrect perception of the Certificate of Conduct (Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag, VOG) is undesirable if it causes young ...
Ankie Broekers-Knol appointed State Secretary for Justice and Security
On 11 June 2019 Ankie Broekers-Knol was appointed State Secretary for Justice and Security (Minister for Migration) by King ...