The Netherlands: The pragmatics of a flexible, Europeanised constitution

The constitution of the netherlands, which dates back to 1814–15, is an evolutionary constitution, based on incremental historical developments. A notable feature is that the constitution bans constitutional review of acts of parliament and of treaties. A bill of rights was introduced in 1983; however, it omits a number of rights included in the echr and the eu charter. Constitutional rights are not justiciable, in the sense that they cannot be invoked against primary legislation. The echr and the eu charter are often regarded as providing stronger protection. Due to historical reasons, the no... Mehr ...