MPs agree to new rules on language after threatening behaviour rows
Dutch NewsMPs have agreed to make intimidation and threats against fellow parliamentarians a formal reason to stop the perpetrator from taking part in debates. The new rules were put forward by parliamentary chairwoman Vera Bergkamp, who was heavily criticised earlier this year for failing to tackle MPs who threatened or insulted others during debates. During Wednesday’s debate on the new rules, MPs from across the political spectrum urged Bergkamp to intervene more often, as long as freedom of speech remains paramount. MPs have said to me privately that there are some things they no longer dare to say.’ The far right PVV did not take part in the discussion about the new rules or the debate. The far right Forum voor Democratie has also come under fire after its MPs threatened others with ‘tribunals’.
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