2022 — Evaluation mutual detention arrangements. Inspection of the functioning of the four mutual detention arrangements.

This report evaluates the mutual detention arrangements (ORDs) among the countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, specifically focusing on their application in Sint Maarten. The ORDs are designed to allow for the transfer of detainees between countries for various reasons, including safety, medical needs, and resocialization. The evaluation highlights both successes and challenges in the implementation of these agreements, noting that while three of the ORDs generally meet their intended purposes, ORD4, which deals with detainee transport between islands, is not adequately implemented. The report recommends legal reforms to better safeguard detainees' rights and improve the overall effectiveness of the ORDs.