News - Ministry of Justice and Security

1. Central government and business sector join forces against criminal interference

   Criminals must be kept out. Not only from government, but also from businesses. Today, Minister of Justice and Security David van ...

   News item | 14-10-2024 | 18:56

2. 1 in 10 Dutch people scammed online last year

   If you recognise deception techniques, you reduce the chances of being scammed online. An email from your bank to urgently update ...

   News item | 09-10-2024 | 05:50

3. Measures introduced to ensure better protection for online gamblers

   On 1 October 2024 measures came into force to make players more aware of their gambling behaviour. The aim is to protect people ...

   News item | 01-10-2024 | 09:31

4. Persons required to report to prison to serve out short custodial sentences once again being called up

   At the beginning of next year, the Custodial Institutions Agency (DJI) will start calling up persons who are required to report ...

   News item | 27-09-2024 | 18:00

5. Fewer traffic offences, especially speeding, in the second four-month period

   Over 200,000 fewer traffic fines were issued in the months of May, June, July and August than in the corresponding period of ...

   News item | 25-09-2024 | 08:00

6. State Opening of Parliament 2024: investing in a secure and just Netherlands

   Keeping the Netherlands secure and just. This is the leading priority in the coming financial year. And that is necessary because ...

   News item | 17-09-2024 | 15:30

7. Working towards a resilient and just democratic rule of law for everyone

   Keeping the Netherlands secure and equitable so that people can live together safely and freely seems self-evident. However, ...

   News item | 13-09-2024 | 14:00

8. Cyber crisis drills boost the Netherlands’ resilience

   The Cabinet has approved Justice and Security Minister Van Weel’s proposal to send the ISIDOOR IV evaluation report to the House ...

   News item | 23-08-2024 | 16:00

9. New Justice and Security laws as of July 1, 2024

   Rape and sexual assault victims will be able to file a police report in more situations, descendants of enslaved people can ...

   News item | 05-07-2024 | 12:00

10. New Sexual Offences Act now effective

    The new Sexual Offences Act is effective as from 1 July and provides victims of sexual violence and sexually transgressive ...

    News item | 01-07-2024 | 10:46