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Dutch judiciary questions OM penalty order powers

Lawyers and the Council for the Judiciary criticize the Dutch Public Prosecution Service (OM) for issuing high, opaque penalty orders that bypass judicial oversight. The criticism highlights a potential shift in the balance of power within the Dutch criminal justice system, with implications for legal accountability and societal control.

FD2 days agoNLCredibility 31%View source

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Mosaic Score4.9
Confidence0.5
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3
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