Country

Belgium

Detention issue

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Legal instruments & key provisions

Legal instrument Key provision
Prison Law (Basiswet van 12 januari 2005 betreffende het gevangeniswezen en de rechtspositie van de gedetineerden)The placement or transfer of prisoners is decided by officials of the penitentiary administration designated for this purpose by the Director-General. Prisoners can object against such decisions with the Director General of the penitentiary administration.

NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM RECOMMENDATIONS

Year Recommendation Report
2024No NPM established.