The case has been the subject of a parliamentary question in justice committee of the Chamber. In her response, the Minister of Justice Annelies Verlinden (CD&V) assured “Take the complaint very seriously. “ “If, after investigation, it turns out that the complaint is founded, the SPF Justice will develop, in consultation with the Régie des Bâtiments, an action plan to remedy the problem. We want to guarantee all the employees of justice of the justice, pleasant, safe and adapted working conditions “, she argued.
Retroacts. While it was 29 weeks pregnant, the Veerle Byloos fetus was diagnosed with intrauterine growth retardation (IUD). “”My daughter suddenly turned out to have an average weight and size of about 26 weeks “had indicated Veerle byloos to our Dutch -speaking colleagues, while ensuring that no problem had been diagnosed during the previous ultrasound. “”The period during which this RCiu manifested was therefore corresponded to the period when I felt badly after a court hearing.”
Absence of ventilation
This situation pushed Veerle byloos to file a complaint with the work auditor for violation of labor laws and the social protection law. “The idea that my unborn daughter could have suffered damage to her health simply because I was doing my prosecutor work was the drop of water that overflowed the vase”she says.
But his concerns go beyond his personal case. “I am not only worried about me. Registrars, judges, lawyers, interpreters, victims and accused are also exposed daily to this heat without ventilation”she continues. “”During hearings, several people have already pointed out that they made unbearable heat. As a pregnant woman, you run an additional risk, but this also applies to fragile health. “
The Palais de Justice de Nivelles, in an advanced state of unsanitary conditions, must close its doors
“Regarding the state of the courts, the problems have already been reported on numerous occasions, as the recent actions of the entire judiciary have demonstrated it“Concludes Veerle byloos.
