(NL Times) The Dutch government cannot revoke the citizenship of a man born in Amsterdam with dual Dutch and Moroccan nationality who was previously convicted of terrorist offenses, [a] court ruled. The decision states that stripping his Dutch nationality would violate the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, as it creates unequal treatment based on national origin.
The ruling challenges the authority of the state secretary for justice and security, who has the power under Dutch law to revoke citizenship for individuals convicted of terrorism. However, international regulations and Dutch law prohibit rendering a person stateless, meaning only dual nationals can be stripped of their Dutch citizenship. Some countries, including Morocco, do not allow individuals to renounce their nationality, further complicating the issue.
