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Handling disciplinary proceedings

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Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO
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Do you practise an independent profession? You must observe the rules of conduct and the rules of professional practice that apply to your profession. Is your client dissatisfied? Then they can file a complaint about you with the disciplinary board of your occupational group.

Examples of independent professions that can be subject to disciplinary proceedings are:

  • lawyers
  • civil-law notaries
  • accountants
  • doctors

Read more on independent professions.

What does a disciplinary tribunal do?

A disciplinary tribunal will assess whether the complaint is justified and if you have followed the rules of conduct of your profession. They can question all people involved and examine evidence. Then they will make a ruling. Disciplinary tribunals can issue a warning, reprimand, or fine. They may also impose a disqualification from a profession, either temporary or permanent.

Do you disagree with the ruling?

You must keep to the disciplinary tribunal’s ruling. Do you disagree with the ruling? Then you can usually appeal to a separate appeal board, court, or the court of appeal.

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Questions relating to this article?

Please contact the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, RVO