Complaint against the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service about the incorrect implementation of the discrimination ban and stigmatizing coverage of travellers
The foundation Sinti, Roma en Reizigers has filed a complaint with the Dutch Ombudsman, against the Netherlands Public Prosecution Service (OM). The OM disputes that travellers should be protected against discrimination based on race. Additionally, the OM made unnecessary statements in a press release about the ethnicity of this group, which reinforces negative stereotyping. Systematic […]
KOZP and NLWB win objection case over Slochteren demonstration
Kick Out Zwarte Piet (KOZP) and Stichting Nederland Wordt Beter (NLWB) peacefully demonstrated on November 25, 2023 in Slochteren against the discriminatory parts of the Sinterklaas parade there. The mayor of Midden-Groningen had imposed several restrictions on this demonstration. The mayor had done so for fear of disorder. KOZP and NLWB found this fear unjustified […]
Fossielvrij Onderwijs and PILP file complaint against Shell’s misleading advertising
Op 2 mei 2019 heeft Fossielvrij Onderwijs, ondersteund door PILP, een klacht ingediend tegen Shell bij de Reclame Code Commissie. The complaint was about Shell’s advertising at the Generation Discover Festival, an event for elementary and junior high school children. The complaint alleges that Shell misrepresented GTL Fuel – liquefied natural gas – by touting […]