Last Updated 20/03/2025 published 20/03/2025 by Hans Smedema

Smedema v. Netherlands: Alleged Obstruction of UNCAT Investigation

According to Hans Smedema, a multitude of interconnected factors have allegedly prevented a proper investigation under the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT) into his serious allegations against the Dutch government for over two decades. Smedema firmly believes that these obstacles are not coincidental but rather constitute a deliberate and persistent campaign orchestrated by the Dutch government to obstruct justice and shield those responsible for the alleged crimes.

Actively Blocked Any Meaningful Inquiry

One of the primary reasons Smedema asserts that a UNCAT investigation has been prevented is the alleged deliberate obstruction by the Dutch government itself. He consistently states that the government has actively blocked any meaningful inquiry into his claims through various means. Smedema contends that this obstruction has been ongoing since approximately 2000 and is aimed at preventing the truth from being exposed and protecting powerful individuals, potentially including members of the Dutch Royal Family. He argues that the Dutch legal system has been manipulated to ensure his claims are never properly examined.

Royal Special Decree

A cornerstone of Smedema’s explanation for the lack of a UNCAT investigation is the alleged existence of a “Royal Special Decree,” supposedly issued by Queen Juliana around 1972/73. Smedema believes this decree is a fundamental impediment to any investigation, including one under UNCAT, as it allegedly grants blanket immunity from prosecution to individuals involved in the alleged crimes against him and his wife. He claims this decree effectively places these individuals above the law, rendering them untouchable by any domestic or potentially international investigation. According to Smedema, this decree prohibits any investigation and mandates the suppression of evidence, thus directly preventing a UNCAT inquiry from proceeding. He alleges that subsequent monarchs have upheld this decree.

State Security

Smedema also points to the repeated invocation of “State Security” by the Dutch government as a tactic to block investigations and deny him access to crucial information. He argues that this classification is exploited to shield those involved in the alleged conspiracy, including the Royal Family, from scrutiny. Smedema believes that by labeling his case as a matter of “State Security,” the government has effectively prevented any independent or international body, such as UNCAT, from conducting a thorough examination of his claims. He contends that this justification has been used for over two decades to evade accountability.

Untouchables

The alleged influence of powerful individuals and the Royal Family is another significant factor Smedema believes has prevented a UNCAT investigation. He posits that the alleged involvement of high-ranking officials within the Ministry of Justice, the police, and potentially the Royal Family has created a situation where any investigation into his claims would be perceived as a direct threat to these powerful entities and their reputations. Smedema suggests that this inherent conflict of interest has led to a systemic obstruction of justice, preventing any impartial inquiry, including one mandated by UNCAT.

Obstruction of Justice

Smedema repeatedly alleges that the Dutch government has exploited legal procedures and loopholes to obstruct his pursuit of justice both domestically and internationally. He believes these manipulations have been used to secure unfavorable rulings and deny him due process, effectively preventing his case from ever reaching a stage where a UNCAT investigation might be warranted or initiated by the Netherlands itself. He specifically highlights the alleged misuse of a bilateral judicial treaty with the US to prevent him from gaining asylum, seeing this as an example of the government prioritizing its own interests over his rights and potentially setting a precedent for obstructing international scrutiny in other areas, such as a UNCAT investigation.

Intimidation

Furthermore, Smedema claims that lawyers, police officers, and prosecutors in the Netherlands have been either intimidated or explicitly instructed not to take his case or investigate his allegations. He recounts instances where lawyers initially showed interest but later withdrew their services, citing pressure from unnamed sources. He also cites specific cases, such as that of Haye Bruinsma, a vice detective allegedly forbidden from filing a report, and Ruud Rosingh, a prosecutor allegedly forced to relocate after initiating an investigation into the alleged rape of Smedema’s wife. Smedema believes this climate of fear and obstruction within the Dutch legal and law enforcement systems effectively prevents any domestic impetus for a UNCAT investigation and hinders his ability to present a credible case to international bodies.

Manipulation

The alleged suppression and manipulation of evidence by the Dutch government is another key reason Smedema believes a UNCAT investigation has been thwarted. He claims that crucial documents, including police files, medical records, and the purported “Frankfurt Dossier,” have been altered, deleted, or made inaccessible. Smedema argues that this systematic effort to conceal evidence makes it virtually impossible for him to independently prove his allegations and, by extension, makes it more difficult for a UNCAT investigation to proceed effectively without the cooperation and unmanipulated records from the Dutch authorities.

International Interference

Smedema also alleges international interference by the Dutch government to obstruct his attempts to seek justice abroad. He claims this interference extends to potentially preventing international scrutiny of his case, which could include hindering a UNCAT investigation initiated by an external body. He believes the Dutch government has pressured authorities in other countries and provided false information to international bodies like the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).

Fundamentally

Most fundamentally, Smedema argues that the Dutch government has failed to uphold its state obligations under UNCAT to promptly and impartially investigate credible allegations of torture and cruel treatment. He believes this failure, spanning over two decades, is a direct violation of international law and the primary reason why a UNCAT investigation has not occurred. He sees the lack of any independent investigation as evidence of the government’s “absurd behavior” and its deliberate intention to avoid accountability.
Finally, Smedema has specifically criticized the current Landsadvocaat, Reimer Willem Veldhuis, for allegedly continuing the obstruction by hiding behind a bilateral judicial treaty with the US and relying on information from the Ministry of Justice that Smedema believes is compromised. He suggests that the Landsadvocaat, whose firm represents the Dutch state, is complicit in preventing a swift resolution and ignoring the Netherlands’ international and EU obligations under UNCAT.

Summary

In summary, Smedema’s narrative paints a picture of a Dutch government actively engaged in a multifaceted effort to prevent any thorough investigation, including one under UNCAT, into his serious allegations. He attributes this obstruction to the alleged “Royal Special Decree,” the invocation of “State Security,” the influence of powerful figures, the manipulation of legal processes, the intimidation of those who might help him, the suppression of evidence, international interference, a fundamental failure to uphold UNCAT obligations, and the alleged complicity of the Landsadvocaat. He believes these factors collectively demonstrate a long-standing and deliberate attempt to deny him justice and protect those allegedly responsible for the severe abuses he claims to have suffered.

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