Do you practise an independent profession (in Dutch)? You must observe the rules of conduct and the rules of professional practice applicable to your profession. If not, people can file a complaint about you with the disciplinary tribunal of your occupational group. Alternatively, you can file a complaint if you are unhappy with the services of an independent professional. Examples of professions that can be subject to disciplinary proceedings are:
- lawyers
- civil-law notaries
- accountants
- doctors
Competencies disciplinary tribunals
Disciplinary tribunals cannot impose compensation, fines or prison sentences. They can, however, issue a warning or reprimand or impose a – temporary – disqualification from a profession. The tribunals exist to safeguard the 'honour and dignity' of independent professions.
Past tribunal decisions
Tuchtrecht.nl (in Dutch) provides you with the decisions of several sector tribunals.
