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KOZP right to protest Stichting Nederland Wordt Beter
May 12, 2025 Right to protest

Dutch foundations KOZP and Nederland Wordt Beter have been vindicated: infringement of the right to protest in De Lier

Dutch foundations KOZP and Nederland Wordt Beter have been vindicated The appeal of Kick Out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) and Stichting Nederland Wordt Beter (NLWB) against the restrictions imposed on their protest by the mayor of the Westland municipality has been upheld. The District Court of The Hague rules that the mayor should not have been […]

right to protest
May 2, 2025 Right to protest

Hearing in court case on right to protest at the Council of State

On 6 May 2025, two climate organizations will be facing the municipality of Heerlen in an important case on the right to protest. The mayor of Heerlen has notably banned music and performances during the climate protests, as they “would give the impression of an event”. However, according to the right to protest, mayors cannot […]

outdoor sleeping fines right to housing
April 16, 2025 The right to housing

Sitchting GOUD sends letter to municipality of Utrecht about outdoor sleeping fines for homeless people

Stichting GOUD sends letter to municipality of Utrecht about outdoor sleeping fines Stichting GOUD has formally requested a meeting with the Utrecht municipality today through a letter about stopping fining homeless people who are forced to sleep on the streets. The letter points out to the municipality that this practice, based on article 2:31 of […]

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