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56K1754 Public safety
Under consideration
Adapting police legislation to the new Penal Code
Official title: Wetsontwerp tot wijziging van diverse bepalingen die betrekking hebben op de politiediensten.
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
- Police legislation is aligned with the new sentencing levels, and rules concerning camera usage, data retention, and personnel management are modernized.
- This bill affects police officers, external experts assisting the police, and candidates applying to join the police force.
- For you as a citizen, police powers such as searches remain clearly circumscribed, while rules around cameras and the protection of your personal data are clarified.
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How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.