Ombudsman NPO investigates controversial documentary Sigrid Kaag | TV

entertainment">“As befits the ombudsman: he never just says something,” says Smit. “But I’m working on it, I’m diving into it now and I want to speak to as many people involved as possible. I certainly don’t expect to need the three-month deadline to reach a verdict.”

More striking power as of July 1th

entertainment">The timing of the investigation could not have been better. From Thursday, 1 July, Smit will be given more clout as Ombudsman because broadcasters can then be obliged to cooperate in an investigation. The assignment is in good hands with Smit, who studied at the prestigious American University Stanford, among others, and also has a journalistic background.

entertainment">The VPRO has so far not done a very good job of transparency in the Kaag issue: the published correspondence shows that the VPRO has fought like a lion to prevent the publication of correspondence with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

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