Dutch Legislation

Chapter XIIb

in force

Appeal against medical conduct

Custodial Institutions Act (Pbw) (Penitentiaire beginselenwet) · Articles: 5

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Appeal against medical conduct

71b Article 71b

A detained person may lodge an appeal against the medical conduct of the physician attached to the institution or their substitute, as referred to in…

71c Article 71c

Prior to filing an appeal, the detainee shall submit a written petition to the Medical Advisor at the Ministry of Security and Justice to mediate…

71d Article 71d

A reasoned appeal shall be submitted to and heard by an appeals committee appointed by the Council, consisting of three members or extraordinary…

71e Article 71e

The appeals committee and the secretary are authorised to inspect the medical file of the detainee for the purpose of handling the appeal petition.

71f Article 71f

The appeals committee shall render its decision as soon as possible.