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Wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafvordering tot vastlegging van het recht op bronbescherming bij vrije nieuwsgaring (bronbescherming in strafzaken)

Stage submittedUpdated 5mo ago

This motion calls for an amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure to legally protect journalists' sources in criminal investigations. It aims to ensure that the right to gather news freely is upheld, preventing undue pressure on journalists. This change would affect journalists, media organizations, and individuals involved in criminal proceedings. It seeks to strengthen press freedom and the public's access to information by safeguarding the confidentiality of sources.

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