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Since 1 September 2025, anyone in Belgium can submit his/her conflicts in civil, corporate and social matters to the Chamber for Amicable Settlement (KMS). The KMS is an alternative to a traditional court case. Here, parties solve problems by talking to each other. The judge guides the conversation, but you keep the reins in your own hands.

Advocaat.be is shocked by the attack on a law firm in Antwerp. An explosive device was detonated on the night of 1 to 2 April, damaging a window of the office, several vehicles and a cargo bicycle. The motive behind this attack is still under investigation.

On 31 January 2025, the Federal Government Agreement was published. This comprehensive 200-page document outlines the policy plans for the 2025-2029 coalition period and contains reforms within various areas of competence, including justice. Advocaat.be thoroughly analysed the agreement and reacted with a note on the proposals that have an impact on the legal profession and on the legal protection of citizens.

When someone is arrested and interrogated, it is crucial that they get quick access to legal assistance. Thanks to the updated version of Salduz-web, this is now handled even more efficiently. This digital platform, which supports police, court and lawyers, has been optimised to organise legal assistance during interrogation faster and more user-friendly.

Due to the overcrowded prisons, it has been decided that only people with a sentence of more than five years should go straight to prison for the time being.

Victim of a crime or wrongdoing or registered as a civil party in which you were physically or psychologically threatened or assaulted? Then from now on, you have the right to receive information on the progress of the suspect's pre-trial detention.