Belgium's 'Quintin' bill still threatens association freedom, Amnesty warns

Amnesty International warns that Belgium's revised 'Quintin' bill, despite changes after criticism from the Council of State and human rights bodies, still permits administrative dissolution of associations without court oversight. The bill, proposed by Minister Bernard Quintin, targets groups deemed threatening to democracy or national security. This development signals a potential erosion of civil liberties in Belgium, with implications for political dissent and NGO operations.

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