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Free Name Change for Descendants of Slaves Does Not Go Smoothly

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THE HAGUE — The Netherlands has struggled – and continues to struggle – with the scheme for free name changes for descendants of enslaved people. Released documents show that this process does not always run smoothly. Within the Ministry of Justice and Security, which is responsible for implementation, a debate arose regarding the burden of proof and the choice of a new family name. Since the introduction of the temporary scheme on July 1, 2024,…
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THE HAGUE — The Netherlands has struggled – and continues to struggle – with the scheme for free name changes for descendants of enslaved people. Released documents show that this process does not always run smoothly. Within the Ministry of Justice and Security, which is responsible for implementation, a debate arose regarding the burden of proof and the choice of a new family name. Since the introduction of the temporary scheme on July 1, 2024,…

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DWTonline.com broke the news on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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