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Netherlands: Dutch Legislation targeted

01 March 1997

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The Dutch Ministry of Justice has announced plans for a new clause in public order legislation that would focus on football "hooligans". The new law would create a new charge of "deliberate participation in an assault or fight". The idea behind this new clause is that it would enable everyone participating in a fight to be arrested and charged, removing the need for more detailed new legislation. This new change is the first consequence of the mass brawl between Ajax and Feyenoord supporters that took place on the 24 March in Beverwijk, which led to the death of an Ajax fan. The government has declared its intention to produce further legislation to deal with football violence.

NRC Handelsblad weekeditie 1.4.97

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