Last Change:

05/17/2025

Constitution for the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Year: 2023

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Description

The Constitution of the Netherlands, known as the Grondwet, establishes the legal foundation for the country’s governance, emphasizing fundamental rights, the structure of government, and the role of the monarchy. Article 1 states that all persons in the Netherlands shall be treated equally in equal circumstances. 

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Constitution for the Kingdom of the Netherlands - Generic

Constitution for the Kingdom of the Netherlands - Generic