Politicians prosecuted for their statements do not risk electoral loss

Thursday, September 10, 2020 - 08:00 in Psychology & Sociology

Sentenced or not, a politician prosecuted for statements made does not risk electoral loss due to a criminal case. However, the trust in politics drops, reveals international Vidi research from Professor of Political Science Joost van Spanje. This is a topical issue in view of the second trial of Dutch politician Geert Wilders and provides food for thought for the Dutch public prosecutor and also the media.

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