| Royal Decree of 14 September 2007 (Koninklijk besluit van 14 September 2007) | Police cell - a cell designated for the detention of one person for the duration of 24 hours. This cell has to be a minimum of 4.5 m2 and should include an embedded bench of 200 cm by 90 cm with a blanket, mattress and drinking cup. In the event that detention is exceptionally extended beyond the initial 24 hours, then the cell space is required to be a minimum of 7 m2 and include an embedded table with seating.
However, for the existing police custody accommodation there’s a period of 20 years to adapt to the standards set out in the Royal Decree. |
| Prison Law (Basiswet betreffende het gevangeniswezen en de rechtspositie van de gedetineerden) | For regular prison cells, that are used for persons in pre-trial detention/remand and post-trial detainees, the cell has minimally the following floor surface:
- 10 m2 (in case the cell is supposed to hold 1 prisoner),
- 12 m2 (in case the cell is supposed to hold 2 prisoners),
- 15 m2 (in case the cell is supposed to hold 3 prisoners),
- 25 m2 (in case the cell is supposed to hold 4 prisoners),
- 38 m2 (in case the cell is supposed to hold 5 or 6 prisoners),
The height should be minimally and everywhere 2,5 m. |
| Royal Decree of 14 September 2007 (Koninklijk besluit van 14 September 2007) | For persons in police custody:
- the level of lighting should be sufficient to allow permanent (electronic) supervision and to allow reading and writing;
- ventilation should allow refreshing air with a minimum of 30 m3 per hour;
- heating should, during the use of the place of detention, guarantee a temperature of minimally 18° celsius.
However, for the existing police custody accommodation there’s a period of 20 years to adapt to the standards set out in the Royal Decree of 14 September 2007. |