Civil Law System: 
The Netherlands uses a civil law system, meaning that laws are primarily codified in comprehensive legal codes rather than relying on judge-made common law. 

Influence of Roman-Dutch Law:
The Dutch legal system has its roots in Roman-Dutch law, a system that existed in the Netherlands in the 17th and 18th centuries. 

Influence of French Civil Code:
The Dutch Civil Code is based on the French Civil Code, with some influences from Roman-Dutch law and pre-codal customary law. 

Burgerlijk Wetboek (Dutch Civil Code):
The main code of Dutch civil law is the Burgerlijk Wetboek. 

Focus on Parties' Intentions:
Dutch civil law emphasizes understanding the parties' intentions within the context of a contract, considering all facts and circumstances under the Haviltex doctrine. 

Independent Judiciary:
Judges in the Netherlands are independent and cannot be dismissed by the Minister of Justice and Security. 

Court System:
The Dutch court system comprises 11 district courts, 4 courts of appeal, and 1 Supreme Court. 

Areas of Law:
Dutch law covers various areas, including civil law (private law), administrative law, and criminal law. 

Constitutional Monarchy:
The Netherlands is a constitutional monarchy, with the Constitution laying down that ministers, not the monarch, are responsible for government policy. 

Supremacy of International Law:
The Netherlands applies the doctrine of monism, meaning that national and international law together form a single legal order, with international law having supremacy. 

No Trial by Jury:
The Netherlands does not have trial by jury. 

No Death Penalty:
The imposition of the death penalty is prohibited.