1. Repatriation and Departure Service Identification and actual return

2. 2 Contents Part 1 -Organization of return in NLD -Identification and documentation -Co-operation with Countries of Origin Part 2 -Voluntary and forced return -Enforcement of return and the use of force -AVR programmes

3. 3 Seperation of responsibilities

4. 4 In the removal procedure, the R&DS will direct a returnee to INS in case of presumptions of asylum, suspected human- trafficking and when it becomes evident that the returnee will not be issued a travel document for the removal. Consequently, the removal procedure can be extended to a unpredictable length of time. Sometimes, the returnee remains in detention. Often, the procedure with the INS requires more time and the detention of the returnee will be lifted. Cooperation between R&DS and INS

5. 5 A personalized approach aimed at eliminating resistance and the hindrance of the departure of individual aliens Procedure:  Transfer file from INS (reception facility) or Aliens Police/Royal Marechaussee (aliens detention)  Assignment of case manager, special case managers for special categories and vulnerable groups  Focus on contact, return options and travel documents  Focus on voluntary return: important role of IOM, even in detention  If migrant chooses not to return voluntarily aliens detention is possible and viable Case management

6. 6  Return decision  All relevant documents concerning ID and nationality!  Fingerprints  Photographs  Interrogation reports concerning ID  Results of all tests (language, INTERPOL, etc) Transfer file

7. 7 - MAIN PROBLEM TO ENFORCE RETURN - Obtain as much as supporting documents as possible - Request for nationality confirmation and deliverance of LP/ETC by suspected COO Identification and documentation

8. 8 Travel Documents Division Deal with consular sections of approximately 150 countries Case Manager LP-file Review Application Interview Investigation Answer LP/ETC

9. 12 Types of travel/supporting documents Passport ID card Laissez Passer/ EU document Military passport Birth certificate Marriage certificate Address registration

10. 10 Procedure obtaining travel document Gather as much information as possible in order to draw conclusions sufficient to present to an embassy for the purpose of obtaining a travel document Application for an ETC/LP (no asylum info) Interview (person/telephone/taskforce) Monitoring progress of the application

11. 11 Procedure obtaining travel document Results of the application Use of EU letter / Document Maintaining relationships with embassies Enduring obstacles at operational level

12. 12 R&DS: Cooperation with Countries of Origin Partners:  Embassies and Consulates  Ministries of Foreign Affairs  Ministries of Interior  Immigration Services Types of agreements:  EU Readmission Agreement with bilateral/Benelux implementation protocol  Benelux Readmission Agreement  Memorandum of Understanding  Operational agreement

13. Specific country of interest -Vietnam -Other? 13

14. 14 Enforcement of return Detection Supervision Acc centre Family centre Detention Return Document Legal proc Booking

15. 15 Voluntary vs. Forced return Voluntary return - Most dignified form of return - Most sustainable - Reintegration assistance (AVR) Forced return - Option of last resort - Legal checks-and- balances - Dignified and humane manner

16. 16 Enforcement of return -Notification of actual transfer: 24hrs -Notification of authorities if necessary -Bus -Commercial flights vs Charters/Special flights

17. 17 Use of force -In centre -During transportation Return Directive: Coercive measures used as a last resort. Shall be proportionate and shall not exceed reasonable force In accordance with fundamental rights, due respect for the dignity and physical integrity of returnee.

18. 18 Use of force: during flight FRONTEX Standards & Best Practices Pre-departure: body and full luggage search Use of coercive measures decided upon by Escort Leaders

19. 19 Assistance projects Cooperation with (international) NGO’s Also network of Dutch NGO’s and local organizations

20. 20 Assistance projects Cash and in-kind support schemes

21. 21 Assistance projects - General programmes - Country specific programmes - Target Group specific programmes (www.infoterugkeer.nl)www.infoterugkeer.nl

22. 22 QUESTIONS?