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Luxembourg

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Act of 20 July 2018 reforming the prison administration (Loi du 20 juillet 2018 portant réforme de l’administration pénitentiaire), Grand-Ducal Regulation of 24 March 1989 concerning the administration and internal regime of penitentiary establishments (Règlement modifié grand-ducal du 24 mars 1989 concernant l'administration et le régime interne des établissements pénitentiaires)The detained persons are encouraged to maintain and improve social relations with their close relatives insofar as they appear desirable in the interests of all parties. The procedure for obtaining authorisation to visit varies according to the status of the detainee receiving the visit. The visit permits for convicted detainees are granted by the director of the prison where the person in question is placed. Visit permits for pre-trial detainees must be authorised by the investigating judge and granted by the prison director. Pre-trial detainees and minors can receive a visit from any person with a visit permit. Unless otherwise stated, such visit permit is only valid for a half-hour visit on the day indicated on the permit. Convicted persons (subject to authorisation), as well as pre-trial detainees (les prévenus), may correspond in writing with any person of their choice

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