News - Ministry of Justice and Security

1. Focus on Afghanistan: Netherlands worked day and night on evacuation

   The Netherlands made every effort, together with allies, to ensure that evacuations took place smoothly. The local embassy team ...

   News item | 24-08-2021 | 15:44

2. Minister Grapperhaus relaxes rules for long-distance relationships

   The Minister of Justice and Security, Ferdinand Grapperhaus, has decided to ease the travel ban on the entry of partners from ...

   News item | 16-07-2020 | 17:10

3. Fight against human trafficking

   The Netherlands is bolstering its approach to human trafficking. We are improving shelter and care for victims, intensifying our ...

   News item | 14-11-2018 | 15:30

4. Van der Steur: new Code is given form

   The plans for the new Code of Criminal Procedure are ready. This is evident from a letter written by Minister Van der Steur ...

   News item | 30-09-2015 | 11:06

5. Families with children in aliens detention only by exception

   Families with minor children will be placed in aliens detention only in exceptional circumstances. At present, families may be ...

   News item | 13-09-2013 | 16:47

6. Dutch Central Shareholders Register Chamber of Commerce

   In tackling financial economic fraud, the central shareholders register which was announced earlier will be part of the Trade ...

   News item | 28-06-2013 | 09:09

7. Teeven takes measures after Dolmatov inspectorate report

   In view of the Inspectorate for Safety and Justice report concerning Mr Dolmatov, State Secretary Teeven has immediately taken a ...

   News item | 12-04-2013 | 14:45