The top of the Ministry of Security and Justice was aware that there was a photograph of Volkert van der G. was made in May last year.
Reported NRC Handelsblad. Making the snapshot, two weeks after the parole of the murderer of Pim Fortuyn, occurred despite a media ban for Van der G. in close consultation with the National Coordinator for Counterterrorism (NCTb).
Minister of Security and Justice Ard van der Steur said Tuesday in parliament that the prosecution until the day before was informed, but his own ministry, which is responsible for the NCTb was already much more informed.
The idea, according to the newspaper that the security of Van der G. would be easier if a hunt by the media on the first picture would be forthcoming. And the NCTb was responsible for the protection and security of Van der G.
Dick Schoof, Head of the NCTb, sits as a senior official in the board of the Ministry of Security and Justice. He said Friday awaiting a letter from the minister to the House not wanting to respond.
Former Minister Opstelten (VVD), responsible for the ministry when the photo was taken, referred for comments to "the current minister. Former Secretary Fred Teeven (VVD) said to have known nothing of photographing Volkert. He says he's taking a photo is also not a good idea would be found.
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