Wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafvordering ter uitbreiding van het spreekrecht van slachtoffers en nabestaanden in het strafproces

This procedure concerns an amendment to the Dutch Code of Criminal Procedure to expand the right of victims and their bereaved family members to speak during criminal trials. It aims to ensure that those affected by crimes have a greater voice in the judicial process, allowing them to share the impact of the crime with the court. The changes primarily affect victims of crimes and their families, granting them broader opportunities to address the court. It also impacts the conduct of criminal trials for defendants and legal professionals in the Netherlands.