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‘detention areas’/‘locations where people's freedom has been restricted’ are not limited to physical
locations/buildings, but include all locations from the time of arrest onwards.
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The Commission of Oversight also has a judicial function.
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The Healthcare Inspectorate monitors locations where care is provided or withheld.
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Includes Judicial Police and Railway Police holding locations and mobile police detention complexes.
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The Detention Areas Supervisory Commission of the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee monitors all
detention areas managed and used by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee. In accordance with current
working agreements, the Commission of Oversight for Penitentiary Institutions monitors all cells leased
by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee at the Schiphol Detention Centre.
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A special Commission of Oversight has also been established for the Transportation and Support Service.
This commission conducts monitoring activities and offers recommendations, but does not handle
complaints. Complaints are handled by the relevant penal institution's Commission of Oversight.
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The Commission of Oversight for the Transportation and Support Service does not monitor the
Transferium.
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The Red Cross is responsible for monitoring the conditions and treatment of those who have been
incarcerated.
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