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Right of residence transition scheme for British citizens in the Netherlands
The Dutch government has decided that, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, British citizens and their families who are lawfully ...
Positive initial results of Alcohol Meter
The Alcohol Meter can help to prevent alcohol abuse and alcohol-related crime. It is proving to be a reliable means of verifying ...
New legislation as of 1 January 2019
An overview of the most significant legislation coming into effect. Closure of premises associated with drugs Mayors may close ...
Report Crime Anonymously anti-crime campaign in the Port of Moerdijk
In the presence of Ferdinand Grapperhaus, the Minister for Justice and Security, the Moerdijk municipal authorities on Tuesday ...
Investigation into potential malpractices surrounding historical adoption cases
Minister for Legal Protection Sander Dekker has announced that an independent commission will be set up to investigate historical ...
New court fees structure for lower demands
The Minister for Legal Protection intends to amend the court fees for smaller demands. The court fees for demands between €500 ...
Central Netherlands District Court to hear cases against police officers
The Central Netherlands District Court is gaining exclusive jurisdiction to hear cases in which police officers must appear in ...
Legislative proposal fortifies approach to crime
A legislative proposal from Minister Grapperhaus (Justice and Security) aimed at more effectively combating criminality was ...
Fight against human trafficking
The Netherlands is bolstering its approach to human trafficking. We are improving shelter and care for victims, intensifying our ...
€91 million to boost deployability of police officers
The police is receiving a one-off sum of €91 million to boost the deployability of its officers. This is necessary because in the ...