Asylum seeker can now get time-out after causing major nuisance NOW

Asylum seekers who cause major nuisance can now be imposed a time-out, state secretary Ankie Broekers-Knol (Justice and Security) reports in a letter to the House of Representatives on Wednesday. In practice, this means that the nuisance provider must temporarily stay in a separate room with minimal facilities.

A resident of an asylum seekers’ center may be subject to a time-out if he or she was involved in a major impact incident. Aggression and violence against employees of the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) and fellow residents are mentioned as examples.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice and Security emphasizes that the time-out is tailor-made. This also applies to the duration of the measure. This can take a few days, but if necessary also two weeks.

All asylum seekers centers will certainly have one “austere space” intended for an asylum seeker with a time-out. These rooms are furnished with a bed, shower and toilet. There is no access to a kitchen or common areas. Also, the person temporarily receives no living money.

“They shouldn’t be in contact with other residents during the time-out. They really need to cool down.” If necessary, extra security can be deployed.

The nuisances do not always return to their regular residence after the time-out. They can possibly be transferred to another asylum seekers center. In the event of serious nuisance, someone is immediately transferred to a so-called Enforcement and Supervision location, where a stricter regime applies.

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