The Dutch government is committed to preventing all forms of honour-based violence.
Director-General: Carsten Herstel
Anyone who needs social support can apply for it under the Social Support Act (WMO 2015). You may be offered a standard or ...
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The Personal Records Database (BRP) contains the personal data of people who live in the Netherlands (residents) and of people ...
The Stop Femicide! action plan was presented today. Femicide is lethal violence against women and girls and it occurs at all ...
News item | 07-06-2024 | 15:00
Victims of sexual assault and sexually transgressive behaviour will be better protected under the criminal legislation as of 1 ...
News item | 20-03-2024 | 07:00
As of 1 January 2024, animal abuse and animal neglect will be punished more strictly and effectively. The use of personal data ...
News item | 18-12-2023 | 08:00
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
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
Report | 18-03-2021