THE APPOINTMENT OF JUDGES IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES VS THE USA

Judge Samuel Alito would not face a political debate in the Netherlands Antilles
US Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito answered a lengthy questionnaire from the Senate Judiciary Committee. The Committee will begin considering his nomination today, 10 January 2006. Both lawmakers and special interest groups are participating in the debate. The process of filling a vacancy [...]

SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS IN THE NETHERLANDS ANTILLES

Preliminary relief within two weeks
In all matters in which an immediate injunction, measure, or decision is required, the parties may address themselves to the Court. If the matter does not require immediate resolution, the Court will deny the relief sought and refer the parties to the normal procedure. Preliminary relief proceedings (’kort geding procedure‘) differ [...]