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  1. New Justice and Security laws as of 1 July 2025

    The maximum penalty for participating in a terrorist organisation is to be increased from 15 to 20 years, child support debts are ...

    News item | 30-06-2025 | 15:22

  2. The government embraces European proposal to facilitate application of ‘safe third country’ concept

    If it is up to the European Commission, the options open to member states when it comes to deciding not to consider the substance ...

    News item | 30-06-2025 | 15:00

  3. Government acknowledges additional suffering of children placed in care

    The government recognises the additional distress that children experienced due to both the benefits scandal and subsequent care ...

    News item | 30-06-2025 | 14:00

  4. Additional funding for legal aid as early as 2026

    More investment in legal aid is also planned for 2026. It was previously announced in the Spring Memorandum that an additional ...

    News item | 26-06-2025 | 13:00

  5. New agenda delivers greater justice for victims

    Delivering greater justice for victims of criminal offences through improved implementation and strengthening of their existing ...

    News item | 25-06-2025 | 13:00

  6. Cabinet approves bill criminalising the glorification of terrorism

    Terrorism poses a significant threat to the democratic rule of law and the safety of Dutch society. Terrorist groups seek not ...

    News item | 20-06-2025 | 15:20

  7. Dutch government presents a coordinated strategy to tackle corruption

    The Netherlands cannot afford to be naive in tackling corruption, as criminal organisations depend on corruption to operate. By ...

    News item | 20-06-2025 | 15:20

  8. Proposal to extend the Temporary Protection Directive up to and including 4 March 2027 for refugees from Ukraine

    The Russian invasion of Ukraine is not over yet. That is why the European Commission submitted a proposal to the EU Member States ...

    News item | 13-06-2025 | 18:38

  9. Minister van Weel introduces broadening of the crown witness scheme and improvements to witness protection

    Broadening the crown witness scheme and improving the legal framework for witness protection are important steps in tackling the ...

    News item | 13-06-2025 | 15:26

  10. Sharp decrease in number of entry ban violations

    Over 300,000 fewer traffic fines were issued in the first four months of 2025 than in the same period in 2024. The biggest drop ...

    News item | 12-06-2025 | 10:39

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