CESCR: Concluding observations on the periodic report of the Kingdom of the Netherlands

From the conclusions:

  • Reconsider the envisaged adoption of legislation that would criminalize irregular migrants or otherwise restrict their access to economic, social and cultural rights;
  • Ensure effective protection of the economic, social and cultural rights of all migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees, regardless of status, in line with article 2 (2) of the Covenant;
  • Strengthen labour inspections, separate them from migration control functions and ensure effective monitoring and sanctions against abusive practices affecting migrant workers;
  • Guarantee access to adequate housing, essential services, healthcare and legal remedies for all migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, including those in an irregular situation.
  • Guarantee equal and affordable access to healthcare for all persons, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers, regardless of status, and ensure the availability of interpretation services where needed.

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