Hold demonstration or protest action
What is it?
In the Netherlands, anyone may organize a demonstration or protest. This is a fundamental right. If you want to demonstrate in a public place, report this to the municipality at least 72 hours in advance. This way, an assessment can be made in time as to whether measures are necessary. For example, for traffic and safety.
How does it work?
It is important that the demonstration does not disrupt public order or endanger the safety of citizens. Therefore, consult in advance with the municipality, the police and possibly the fire department. They will provide, for example, crowd barriers and road closures, first aid and, if necessary, assistance from police officers.
If you wish to organize a demonstration in a public place, you are required to notify the municipality (notification requirement). A demonstration or public demonstration must be reported to the mayor by means of a form at least 72 hours before it takes place.
Apart from the freedom on public demonstrations, the mayor can attach conditions to a demonstration. He may even prohibit it if public order is compromised.
What to do.
Notification of the intention to hold a demonstration in a public place must be made to the mayor.
You report your event to the municipality. Provide the municipality with the following information:
- your name and address
- the purpose of the meeting
- date of the meeting
- what time the meeting starts and ends
- the place and/or the route
- number of people you are expecting
- measures you take as an organizer to ensure the meeting runs smoothly
The municipality may attach conditions to the gathering. The municipality may also prohibit your event.
Directly arrange
The form below allows you to file a notification online for demonstration/public event.
Notification of demonstration - public event
Privacy
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