Hold demonstration or protest action

In the Netherlands, anyone may organize a demonstration or protest. This is a fundamental right. Do you want to demonstrate in a public place in Zoetermeer? If so, you must notify the mayor in advance. This way, an assessment can be made in time as to whether measures are necessary. For example, for traffic and safety.

Report demonstration to the mayor

Send the notification at least 4 days before you plan to hold the demonstration.

Please provide the following information when reporting:

  • your name and address
  • the purpose of the meeting
  • the date of the meeting
  • what time the meeting starts and ends
  • the place and/or the route
  • the number of people you are expecting
  • the measures you take as an organizer to ensure the meeting runs smoothly

You can report in 2 ways:

Online

Reporting demonstration or protest

By mail

Send information to:

Municipality of Zoetermeer
Attn: Mayor
o.v.v. Demonstration
Postbus 15
2700 AA ZOETERMEER

When can the mayor prohibit a demonstration?

  • If you report the demonstration late to the mayor (you must do this at least 4 days in advance).
  • If you do not provide the mayor with correct or incomplete information in a timely manner.
  • In the interest of traffic and/or traffic safety.
  • To prevent public disorder.
  • To protect health.

It is important that a demonstration not disrupt public order or endanger the safety of citizens.

The content of a demonstration is never grounds for a restriction or ban.