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Penitentiary Principles Act (Penitentiaire beginselenwet) A Supervisory Committee (Commissie van Toezicht) is set up for each penitentiary institution, which carries out regular visit. All Supervisory Committees submit annual reports in which their relevant findings are presented. 257 Furthermore, the Inspectorate of Justice and Security can also carry out inspections.

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