the rule of law, a quick scan
The manifesto for the elections 2017 rechtsstatelijk?Netherlands is a democracy. Netherlands is a constitutional. The purpose of law is to protect citizens from abuse of power by the government. In a rule of law the government must, as citizens, obey the law. They can not just reduce or take away the rights and freedoms of citizens in the country, even if she is elected democratically. The police can not just enter someone's house or put someone in jail. In a democratic state, everyone has the right to express his opinion within the limits of the law. Something which in case of actual boundaries are exactly, only determines the independent and impartial tribunal. A political majority should never restrict minority rights without more.
At the parliamentary elections of 2017 do 28 parties with. Many of these parties have written in an election what their plans helpful2. It is important that voters can know what those plans mean for the constitutional foundation of our democracy. The rule of law is never obvious and strengthening it begins with awareness. To that end, this report must.