Netherlands: identification bill
01 September 1992
The Dutch government has presented a bill requiring persons in certain categories and situations to identify themselves to government functionaries. Parliament is expected to discuss the matter in October.
In the following situations citizens are required to identify themselves upon request: 1) the use of public transport without a valid ticket; 2) at soccer matches in the event of punishable acts or disturbances of public order; 3) when applying for a social-fiscal identification number; 4) when accepting a job; 5) at certain financial transactions e.g. at banks; 6) when having an act drawn up by a notary's office; 6) at work in case of controls related to social security and illegal employment; 7) in case of inspections by the Alien Branch for illegal residence.