The relatives of victims of violence call the remark of Minister Franc Weerwind a slap in the face, who believes that the Netherlands will ‘have to get used to’ that life sentences can still be released. The relatives are particularly concerned that the maximum sentence of thirty years is effectively 28 years, but that life imprisonment can be lifted after 25 years.
Yvonne Eleveld, mother of Chanel-Naomi (7). The girl fell prey to Jan S., ‘the monster of Assen’. The idea that he will be released soon is unbearable for her.