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Single judges to handle attempted murder and serious drug cases again
Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van het Gerechtelijk Wetboek met betrekking tot de toewijzing van strafzaken aan een kamer met drie rechters.
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
- Cases involving attempted murder and leading a drug trafficking ring will in principle be handled by a single judge instead of three. Court presidents can still refer very complex cases to a panel of three judges.
- This primarily affects courts and judges, as well as suspects and victims involved in these criminal proceedings.
- By requiring fewer judges per case, courts can reduce backlogs and handle criminal cases more swiftly for you.
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How parliament voted
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