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Under consideration
New rules on customs force and European fraud investigations
Official title: Wetsontwerp tot wijziging van de algemene wet inzake douane en accijnzen van 18 juli 1977 en van de wet van 22 december 2009 betreffende de algemene regeling inzake accijnzen.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- The law updates the rules on the use of force and firearms by customs officers based on the police model. It also clarifies how the European Public Prosecutor's Office investigates and prosecutes customs offences.
- Customs officers, the European Public Prosecutor's Office, and the courts receive clear guidelines for their operations and procedures.
- Nothing directly changes in your daily life, but authorities can tackle major customs fraud more effectively and customs officers must adhere to stricter rules when using force.
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How parliament voted
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