The cabinet does not intend to ban police iftars. This became clear during a heated committee debate in the House of Representatives. Minister of Justice David van Weel (VVD) defended the practice, but received strong opposition from parties such as SGP, JA21 and PVV. They believe that the police lose their neutrality by organising religious gatherings.
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The cabinet does not intend to ban police iftars. This became clear during a heated committee debate in the House of Representatives. Minister of Justice David van Weel (VVD) defended the practice, but received strong opposition from parties such as SGP, JA21 and PVV. They believe that the police lose their neutrality by organising religious gatherings.