The authorities in the Netherlands have made laudable efforts to implement the Istanbul Convention in recent years, according to the Council of Europe’s expert group on violence against women (GREVIO). However, further action is required in some areas to fully comply with the convention.
Following an initial evaluation in January 2020, GREVIO has today published its first thematic report on the Netherlands, assessing the wide variety of measures taken by the Dutch authorities in recent years to prevent violence against women and domestic violence, and to deliver protection, support and justice for victims.