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Petty offenders face public exposure

29 June 2004

AMSTERDAM − Dutch privacy laws will be adjusted this year allowing photos of people suspected of petty crimes such as shop thefts, minor assault and burglaries to be placed on television, in newspapers and the internet.

The latest weapon in the fight against crime is expected to come into force in the Autumn and the Public Prosecution Office (OM) will send official instructions to all public prosecutors this summer, newspaper Trouw reported on Tuesday."