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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 procedure involves an amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure to formally establish the right to protect confidential sources during independent news gathering. It ensures that journalists can safeguard their sources from disclosure during legal proceedings. This change primarily affects journalists and the judiciary, strengthening the freedom of the press by limiting the circumstances under which reporters can be forced to reveal their sources in court.

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