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Administration of justice and dispute settlement

The court system in the Netherlands comprises different areas of law and a variety of bodies. Judges are independent and cannot be dismissed by the Minister of Justice and Security.

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Suspects now required to be present in court

20-04-2021 | 11:27

Victims or their surviving relatives should have the opportunity to tell a suspect what the crime has done to them. That is why ...

Government to invest 95 million euros in judiciary

17-09-2019 | 15:17

In the years ahead, the government will be investing in the judiciary. The funds are required in order to eliminate financial ...

For a free, secure and just society

17-09-2019 | 15:15

A strong legal system should have a reliable government that protects its citizens against crime, arbitrariness and abuse of ...

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