Dutch Legislation

Chapter IX

in force

Care, education and other activities

Juvenile Institutions Act (Beginselenwet justitiële jeugdinrichtingen) · Articles: 13

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Care, education and other activities

46 Article 46

The minor has the right to freely profess and practice his religion or belief, individually or in community with others.

47 Article 47

The juvenile has the right to care by a physician attached to the institution or their substitute.

48 Article 48

The minor is entitled to social care and assistance.

49 Article 49

The director shall ensure that the juvenile is provided with food, necessary clothing and footwear, or that sufficient financial means are made…

50 Article 50

The house rules may stipulate that the possession of certain types of objects within the institution or a specific department thereof is prohibited…

51 Article 51

The possession of cash by juveniles in the institution or a department thereof is prohibited, unless otherwise provided in the house rules.

51a Article 51a

For the application of this section, danger is understood to mean:

51b Article 51b

The director shall ensure that, within two weeks after placement in a department for intensive care as referred to in Article 22a or a department for…

51c Article 51c

Treatment of the juvenile in a department for intensive care as referred to in Article 22a or a department for intensive treatment as referred to in…

51d Article 51d

If the conditions of Article 51c, points (b) and (c), are not met, medical treatment may nevertheless take place as a last resort:

51e Article 51e

Treatment in accordance with Article 51d, under a, shall take place following a written decision by the director in which the term for which it…

52 Article 52

The minor is obliged to follow education or to participate in other activities within the framework of his pedagogical development.

53 Article 53

The juvenile has the right to access news, at their own expense, and to make weekly use of a library facility.