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Joanie and Pieter are court ushers: "The oil in the machinery of justice"

Joanie and Pieter are court ushers: "The oil in the machinery of justice"

Court ushers Joanie Zeën and Pieter Peters describe their essential role in supporting daily operations and managing logistics within the Amsterdam District Court. As part of the 'Week of the Rule of Law,' they explain how they facilitate proceedings and assist participants, ensuring the court functions effectively.

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