Wet van 8 juli 2026 tot wijziging van het Wetboek van Burgerlijke Rechtsvordering ter implementatie van Richtlijn (EU) 2024/1069 betreffende bescherming van bij publieke participatie betrokken personen tegen kennelijk ongegronde vorderingen of misbruik van procesrecht («strategische rechtszaken tegen publieke participatie»)
This Dutch law amends the Code of Civil Procedure to implement EU Directive 2024/1069. It aims to prevent 'SLAPPs'—strategic lawsuits intended to silence or intimidate individuals and organizations involved in public participation processes, such as environmental or social activism. The changes affect legal practitioners, activists, and organizations participating in public debates. It provides safeguards against unfounded or abusive legal claims used to suppress freedom of expression and public engagement.
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