Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Legal rules regarding the freedom of demonstration The right to protest is under increasing scrutiny in the Netherlands, particularly in light of recent demonstrations by groups such as Extinction Rebellion, pro-Palestinian movements, and Farmers Defence Force. This contribution explores whether the government has sufficient legal tools to manage protests and whether the right to demonstrate is under threat. It outlines the legal basis of this right (e.g., Constitution, Public Assemblies Act, ECHR) and examines its scope and limitations. The analysis concludes that while authorities have adequate powers, they must exercise them with restraint, given the fundamental nature of protest rights, even when expressions are provocative or offensive.
Source: Justitiële verkenningen
Author: Michiel van Emmerik
Language: English
Topic: Law, Rights, and Freedoms
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4411909624
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