Dutch cabinet ignores expert warnings on flawed laws, says report

A Dutch investigative report finds that both the current and previous cabinets routinely disregard negative advice from the Council of State and other experts when introducing legislation, leading to laws that violate fundamental rights. The report highlights a systemic pattern of ignoring institutional checks, with the attitude described as 'we see where the ship runs aground with the judge.' This raises concerns about the quality of legislation and the balance of power in the Netherlands.