Blog - Part 7
Revision of the law to the detriment of
On 02, Oct 2013 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 October 2013, the Act on the Revision at Deterioration (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2013, 138) entered into force.
Evidence warrant
On 30, June 2013 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 July 2013, the Act of 13 December 2012 on the European Evidence Warrant for obtaining objects, documents and data for use in proceedings in criminal matters (OJEU L 350) of the Council of the European Union Framework Decision 2008/978/JHA will enter into force (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2013, 10).
The purpose of the European Evidence Warrant is to facilitate and accelerate cooperation between the Member States of the European Union in the field of obtaining and transmitting objects, documents or data which may constitute evidence in criminal proceedings. Where, in the course of a criminal investigation, evidence is found in another Member State, the cooperation of that other Member State is required in order to obtain the objects or data.
Adjustment of the rules on the limitation period for prosecution
On 01, Apr 2013 | In Criminal Cases | By: F.P. Slewe
On 1 April 2013, the Act of 15 November 2012 amending the Penal Code in connection with the adjustment of the rules on the limitation period for prosecutions entered into force (Bulletin of Acts and Decrees 2012, 572).
Where can I find a criminal lawyer in Europe?
On 18, Feb 2013 | In Frequently Asked Questions | By: K. Canatan
You may need a criminal lawyer outside the Netherlands, for example if you or someone you know is being prosecuted there. After all, a Dutch lawyer usually only knows Dutch law.
Finding a criminal lawyer outside the Netherlands is not always easy. The European Criminal Bar Association has published a list of members on its website. Although the list says nothing about quality or reliability, the lawyers in question in any case assert that they handle criminal cases. The list is limited to Europe. In the end, you will have to decide for yourself which lawyer you think is suitable.
Matchfixing in the Netherlands
On 08, Feb 2013 | In Comment | By: C.J.J. Visser
For some time now matchfixing has been a hot topic. Matchfixing is - in short - the manipulation of sports matches for the benefit of people who gamble on these matches. The fixer is the one who bribes those players so that the result is favourable for the gambler. Think of intentional losses, a goalkeeper deliberately passing a goal, but also giving away a corner or committing a foul that results in a yellow card. Of course it also happens that referees are bribed.