The Netherlands is a member of the European Convention on Human Rights (the Convention), thus, this section contains regular citations of case law of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Conflicts relating to press publications may also be brought before the Council for Journalism, which is a self-regulatory entity. Its decisions are not binding, and it cannot apply any sanctions. The Council will give its opinion on whether a journalist has operated carefully and whether a publication has exceeded the boundaries of what is acceptable in society, taking account of journalistic responsibility.