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← 🇳🇱 Tweede Kamer/NOTA N.A.V. HET (NADER/TWEEDE NADER/ENZ.) VERSLAGnl-doc-d353837e-3f48-4ce1-99a5-291a2af1eaf2

Voorstel van wet van het lid Van Klaveren tot wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafrecht in verband met een verruiming van de vrijheid van meningsuiting

Stage submittedUpdated 5mo ago

This proposal seeks to amend the Dutch Criminal Code to broaden the scope of freedom of expression. It aims to adjust existing legal provisions that may restrict speech, potentially impacting how public discourse and criticism are handled under the law. The changes could affect individuals, journalists, and public figures by altering the legal boundaries of what constitutes protected speech. This may lead to a more permissive environment for expressing opinions, even those that are critical or controversial.

National vote coverage: Netherlands-only