Netherlands

Population Statistics

16,947,904

Total Population

2,542,186

Population with a disability

according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimate

Election Dates

14 June 2016

Ratified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities


Elections Act (1989, last amended 2009)

Updated: June 2015

Section J4, subsection 2 states:

The municipal executive shall ensure that at least 25% of the municipality’s polling stations are situated and equipped in such a way that voters with physical disabilities can cast their vote without assistance as far as possible.

 

Section J28 states:

If the electoral committee observes that a voter requires help because of his physical condition, it shall allow him to avail himself of assistance.

 

Section L1 states:

A voter who does not expect to be able to vote in person may vote by proxy…

 

Excerpts from the Elections Act (1989, last amended 2009)