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Digital Objection Procedures under the Awb

Digital objections and hearings are permitted under Awb (art. 3:14a). Mandatory DigiD and option for physical, with focus on equality and right to be heard.

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Digital Objection Procedures under the Awb

The Awb encourages the digitalisation of objection procedures via Article 3:14a and the Digital Decision-Making Act. Objection committees adapt with online hearings.

Benefits and Requirements

  • Accessibility: Submission via Berichtenbox or e-mail.
  • Security: Authentication with DigiD.
  • Equality: Option for physical hearing remains.

Practical Challenges

Video hearings save time, but require good technology. The judiciary rules that digital procedures are equivalent provided the right to be heard is respected. Transition to fully digital runs until 2025.

This modernises administrative law and increases efficiency.

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