The Dutch Ihssane was fired by the Algerian embassy after years of loyal service. Unjustified, the judge ruled. But the embassy ignores the ruling and Ihssane does not get what he is entitled to. The Dutch government is struggling with these and similar matters, says Bram Endedijk, and has few legal legs to stand on. But does the Netherlands always behave properly abroad?
Also read this article by Bram Endedijk: How embassies in the Netherlands ignore the courts and ex-employees are the victims.
And watch the earlier episode of BOOS here: How embassies destroy lives and undermine the rule of law.
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- Guest:
- Bram Endedijk
- Presentation:
- Floor Bean
- Editorial:
- Ignace Shot
- Edit:
- Reuben Pest
- coordination:
- Henk Ruigrok van der Werven
- Photo:
- Olivier Middendorp