Supervision of Public Gatherings, Entertainments, and Establishments

In times of acute and severe crises, Article 176 of the Municipalities Act constitutes a crucial instrument within the government’s arsenal for safeguarding public order and security. Emergency regulations are not conventional legislative measures but exceptional tools specifically designed to manage situations in which ordinary laws and regulatory procedures prove…

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Emergency Regulations

In times of acute and severe crises, Article 176 of the Municipalities Act constitutes a crucial instrument within the government’s arsenal for safeguarding public order and security. Emergency regulations are not conventional legislative measures but exceptional tools specifically designed to manage situations in which ordinary laws and regulatory procedures prove…

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Emergency Orders

The legal framework of the Dutch Municipalities Act (Gemeentewet) contains a set of exceptional powers designed to enable government authorities to act swiftly and effectively in response to acute threats to public order and societal safety. Article 175 forms a crucial cornerstone within this framework, as it empowers the municipal…

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