CONFIDENTIAL
THE NETHERLANDS
Report by HM Embassy, The Hague.
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There is no imprisonment without trial in the Netherlands. Article 171 of the Constitution stipulates that no person may be arrested without an order from a judge stating the reasons for arrest.
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Torture is not used.
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(iii)
There is no slavery.
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Freedom of speech, of the press, tele- vision and of radio are laid down in the Netherlands Constitution.
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The judiciary in the Netherlands are completely independent of the executive power.
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Freedom of association, which includes the freedom to set up or belong to trade unions, is a constitutional right.
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There is absolute freedom to emigrate.
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