Strategic depthFrom substantive anchors to governable choices
The four blocks below connect the ten page-specific subthemes with materiality, decision-making, governance, execution and the evidential position your organisation may later need to defend.
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Freedom of assembly and notification
The Dutch Public Assemblies ActNotification of demonstrationsConditions and restrictions
Within Demonstrations, Public Assemblies, Events & Gatherings, The Dutch Public Assemblies Act, Notification of demonstrations and Conditions and restrictions must be considered in light of the precise statutory basis of the authority's powers and the specific administrative case file. Van Leeuwen Law Firm examines the factual basis, conditions for exercising the power, reasons given, necessity, proportionality, subsidiarity and relevant procedural safeguards. At the same time, it identifies which response is time-critical: representations, dialogue with the authority, an administrative objection, an application for interim relief, an appeal or a combination of these. In this way, an intrusive safety or enforcement measure is reduced to reviewable legal questions and a litigation strategy that effectively protects the client's position.
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Restrictions, prohibitions and fundamental rights
Prohibition or termination of a demonstrationFreedom of expression and assemblyEvent permits
Within Demonstrations, Public Assemblies, Events & Gatherings, Prohibition or termination of a demonstration, Freedom of expression and assembly and Event permits must be considered in light of the precise statutory basis of the authority's powers and the specific administrative case file. Van Leeuwen Law Firm examines the factual basis, conditions for exercising the power, reasons given, necessity, proportionality, subsidiarity and relevant procedural safeguards. At the same time, it identifies which response is time-critical: representations, dialogue with the authority, an administrative objection, an application for interim relief, an appeal or a combination of these. In this way, an intrusive safety or enforcement measure is reduced to reviewable legal questions and a litigation strategy that effectively protects the client's position.
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Events and safety conditions
Safety plans and crowd managementPublic order surrounding football and large gatherings
Within Demonstrations, Public Assemblies, Events & Gatherings, Safety plans and crowd management and Public order surrounding football and large gatherings must be considered in light of the precise statutory basis of the authority's powers and the specific administrative case file. Van Leeuwen Law Firm examines the factual basis, conditions for exercising the power, reasons given, necessity, proportionality, subsidiarity and relevant procedural safeguards. At the same time, it identifies which response is time-critical: representations, dialogue with the authority, an administrative objection, an application for interim relief, an appeal or a combination of these. In this way, an intrusive safety or enforcement measure is reduced to reviewable legal questions and a litigation strategy that effectively protects the client's position.
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Competing interests and urgent protection
Counter-demonstrations and competing interestsUrgent judicial protection before an event
Within Demonstrations, Public Assemblies, Events & Gatherings, Counter-demonstrations and competing interests and Urgent judicial protection before an event must be considered in light of the precise statutory basis of the authority's powers and the specific administrative case file. Van Leeuwen Law Firm examines the factual basis, conditions for exercising the power, reasons given, necessity, proportionality, subsidiarity and relevant procedural safeguards. At the same time, it identifies which response is time-critical: representations, dialogue with the authority, an administrative objection, an application for interim relief, an appeal or a combination of these. In this way, an intrusive safety or enforcement measure is reduced to reviewable legal questions and a litigation strategy that effectively protects the client's position.
