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Victim's Right to Speak in Westland: Your Rights Explained

Discover your rights as a victim in Westland. Read everything about the right to speak during criminal hearings, who may speak, for which offences this applies and how you can share your story in the District Court of The Hague.

25 december 20253 min
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Recidivism in Traffic: Stricter Penalties and Measures in Westland

In Westland, repeated traffic offences are strictly punished. Read more about recidivism, higher penalties, CBR measures and consequences for novice drivers.

25 december 20253 min
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HALT Disposition in Westland: An Alternative to Prosecution

The HALT disposition in Westland is an alternative to criminal prosecution for young people aged 12 to 18. By completing an educational sanction, you avoid a criminal record. Read more about the conditions and benefits.

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Victim of Violent Crime Compensation Fund in Westland: Financial Assistance for Victims

The Victim of Violent Crime Compensation Fund provides financial assistance to victims and their relatives in Westland when the perpetrator cannot pay. Read more about the conditions and application process.

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Claim of the Injured Party in Westland: Compensation in Criminal Cases

Victims in Westland can claim compensation as the injured party in criminal cases. Read how you can join the proceedings, what damage you can claim and what the role of the judge is.

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Behaviour-Influencing Measure (BIM) for Youth in Westland

The Behaviour-Influencing Measure (BIM) is a treatment trajectory for youth in Westland, aimed at behavioural change through mandatory programmes and supervision. Read more about the conditions, duration and consequences.

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Contact Ban as Penalty in Westland

In Westland, a judge may impose a contact ban as a penalty, whereby the convicted person may not seek contact with the victim. Violation is punishable and may lead to imprisonment or conversion of a conditional sentence.

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PIJ Measure (Youth-TBS) in Westland: What Does It Entail?

The PIJ measure, or youth-TBS, is a severe treatment measure in juvenile criminal law for young people with a disorder who commit serious crimes. Read more about the conditions, duration, and implementation in Westland.

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Electronic Monitoring (Ankle Bracelet) in Westland

Electronic monitoring via an ankle bracelet is used in Westland to check whether convicts comply with location restrictions. Read more about the application, operation, and consequences of violation.

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Conditional Early Release (CER) in Westland: Conditions and Rules

Discover the rules and conditions for conditional early release (CER) in Westland. Be released earlier under strict conditions and read what you need to know about the probationary period and exclusions.

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Pardon in Westland: What It Is and How It Works

Pardon is an exceptional measure whereby the King remits or reduces a sentence. Read more about the procedure and conditions in Westland.

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Conditional Sentence in Westland: What You Need to Know

A conditional sentence in Westland means that the sentence is not enforced as long as the convicted person complies with the conditions. Read more about the probationary period, conditions and what to do in case of violation via Juridisch Loket Westland.

25 december 20253 min
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