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Judge: court accreditation policy unlawful

Judge: court accreditation policy unlawful

The District Court of The Hague has ruled that the current accreditation policy for Dutch courts and appellate courts is unlawful and non-binding. The verdict follows a legal challenge initiated by the Association of Free Journalists and two independent journalists.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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