Justice Minister

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Young woman protecting herself with the help of pepperspray.
CrimePolitics
Cabinet explores allowing pepper spray for women in high-risk situations
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An air raid siren in the Netherlands, 25 April 2026
Politics
New national siren system to be developed as Netherlands keeps air raid alerts
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Synagogue on A.B.N. Davidsplein in Rotterdam
Crime
Two men arrested for Rotterdam synagogue blast; Teen detained over Heemstede plot
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Man holds an Iranian flag at a protest.
Politics
Dutch Iranian groups call for greater protection after police shooting
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Synagogue on A.B.N. Davidsplein in Rotterdam
Crime
Justice minister: young people were recruited for synagogue attack; Iran probe underway
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Police siren.
Crime
Dozens of teens pelt police with fireworks, glass in Utrecht; Two cops hurt
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Enforcement officer in Amsterdam, 7 May 2017
Politics
Minister to ban religious symbols for law enforcement after State Council criticism
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Police deploy a water cannon against Extinction Rebellion activists blocking the A12 in The Hague; May 27, 2023.
Crime
Dutch police to trial tear gas water cannons and long-range pepper spray
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Jos Leijdekkers
Crime
Dutch justice minister to press Sierra Leone on extradition of fugitive "Bolle Jos"
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Police discover a small cache of cocaine hidden in a car
CrimePolitics
Netherlands could soon make hidden compartments in cars & boats a crime
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The Public Prosecution Service office in Oost-Nederland
CrimeTech
Dutch prosecutor disconnects internal systems from internet over vulnerability
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Pope Francis during a weekly public audience on Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City, 2 May 2018
PoliticsCulture
Pope Francis dead at 88; Dutch PM pays tribute with “deep respect”
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Dutch police station.
CrimePoliticsBusiness
Dutch Police ordered to destroy data initially retained for cold cases
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Two Dutch F-16 fighter jets on the ground in Hawija, Iraq. Undated
Politics
Push for military to testify under oath over 2015 Hawija bombing and civilian deaths
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Jos Leijdekkers
CrimePoliticsBusiness
Sierra Leone President fires Immigration Chief over ties to Jos Leijdekkers
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David van Weel
Politics
Dutch Justice Minister confronts U.S. counterpart over ICC sanctions
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A woman and man working together on a project using an iPhone and a Macbook Air
Politics
Interpreters quit Justice Ministry over poor conditions, fairness concerns arise
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David van Weel
Politics
Justice minister uncomfortable about silence on racists remarks during Cabinet meeting
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PowNed microphone
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Ameland residents clash with PowNed crew reporting on Sunneklaas secret tradition
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Crime
Suspect photo in Amsterdam murder released; Justice Min: "Very concerned"
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Amsterdam police
Politics
Police give Justice Min. ultimatum on new labor contract
CrimePolitics
Hired company finds justice deputy's long-lost receipt in just two days