News - Ministry of Justice and Security

1. Higher reimbursement for costs of cleaning up drug waste

   The Dutch government is raising the reimbursement paid to private individuals and government authorities for the costs of ...

   News item | 21-10-2022 | 16:25

2. Sanctuary for refugees from Ukraine likely to remain necessary for a considerable time

   Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Netherlands has been providing sanctuary to over 80,000 refugees from Ukraine. ...

   News item | 18-10-2022 | 09:00

3. Change in funding scheme for costs of reception of Ukrainians

   On behalf of the Ministry of Justice and Security, in recent months a review was conducted of the costs incurred by ...

   News item | 14-10-2022 | 17:50

4. European Commission extends Temporary Protection Directive

   Since the start of the invasion of Ukraine, over 7 million Ukrainians have fled to other European countries. Most of them are ...

   News item | 14-10-2022 | 08:07

5. Legislative proposal to combat sexual violence more effectively sent to House of Representatives

   All sexual encounters must take place voluntarily and between equals, both in the real world and online. Minister Dilan ...

   News item | 11-10-2022 | 17:48

6. Cabinet presents new cybersecurity strategy

   On behalf of the cabinet, minister Yeşilgöz-Zegerius (Justice and Security, and coordinating minister for cybersecurity), ...

   News item | 10-10-2022 | 13:10

7. Coalition of European countries fighting organised crime

   The coalition of European countries fighting serious and organised crime is being strengthened. The move was agreed today in ...

   News item | 07-10-2022 | 15:30

8. National Coordinator for Combating Anti-Semitism presents work plan to Dutch House of Representatives

   Today, Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yesilgoz-Zegerius sent the work plan of the National Coordinator for Combating ...

   News item | 06-10-2022 | 08:00

9. Living close to serious violence

   Shots being fired at a home, the use of serious violence in a residential area or coming face to face with a weapon when you open ...

   News item | 04-10-2022 | 12:06

10. Housing needed for 21,200 asylum permit holders in first half of 2023

    The government has asked municipalities and provinces to house 21,200 asylum permit holders in the first half of 2023. Asylum ...

    News item | 30-09-2022 | 17:00