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relation to the judicial measure that was imposed. 646 This applies in the case of victims/relatives of offenders
for whom one of the following judicial measures has been imposed: placement under a hospital
order and placement in a young offenders’ institution. As of 1 January 2011, the group of victims and/or
relatives of victims of offences which convey a right to speak, or offences for which a custodial sentence
of more than eight years can be imposed, also have the opportunity to be kept informed of the course
of the judicial measure that was imposed. 647 The aim of this provision of information is to prevent unexpected
encounters between victims and/or relatives and the offender concerned.
Citizens sometimes see it as their responsibility to warn local residents, or – if this takes place via the
Internet – the general public, about (alleged) offenders of sexual violence against children. This form
of notification and forms of institutionalised community notification such as is the case in the United
States may have an adverse effect on the possibilities for supervision 648 and re-integration. 649 It may also
increase the likelihood that a sex offender will try to remain out of sight. The Administrative Ex-Prisoner
Information Service [Bestuurlijke Informatie Justitiabelen] (BIJ), previously known as the Provision of Administrative
Information to Municipalities regarding Ex-Prisoners [Bestuurlijke Informatie Gemeenten
inzake Ex-gedetineerden] (BIVGEG), differs from the preceding flows of information that relate to the
prevention of re-offending, as its activities are aimed at the prevention of social unrest. 650 BIJ informs
mayors if an individual who has committed a sexual abuse offence is returning to the municipality. This
pilot study is described below.
Administrative Ex-Prisoner Information Service
The intention behind the Administrative Ex-Prisoner Information Service is to improve the availability
of information to mayors, hence improving the possibility to take action. 651 Within the
Pilot plus of the Administrative Ex-Prisoner Information Service 652 , the flow of information about
sex offenders 653 and those who have committed serious violent offences who are returning to a
municipality is being tested, and attempts are being made to gain an insight into how the flow of
information functions within a municipality. 76 municipalities are taking part in this Pilot plus , including
the 36 largest municipalities. The municipalities that are taking part receive a notification from
the Legal Information Service [Justitiële Informatiedienst] two months before the offender 654 returns
to the municipality. This notification can be supplemented by information from the <strong>National</strong> Police
Services [Korps Landelijke Politiediensten]. On the basis of this information and in the interests of
646 See www.om.nl/onderwerpen/slachtofferzorg/detentieverloop_en/ (viewed 19 August 2011).
647 See www.om.nl/onderwerpen/slachtofferzorg/detentieverloop_en/ (viewed 19 August 2011).
648 Van Marle & Mulder, 2007,p.352, Center for Sex Offender Management, 2007b, p.351; Bogaerts & Van
der Woude, 2008.
649 See text in the COSA box above.
650 Appendix to Parliamentary Papers II 29 452, no.131.
651 Ministry of Security and Justice, ‘Project Bestuurlijke Informatie Justitiabelen (BIJ) Actieplan Pilot plus 2011’, [Administrative
Ex-Prisoner Information Service Project, Pilot plus Action plan 2011], 4 January 2011, p.5
652 The Pilot plus is an extension to the earlier Pilot 2009.
653 Including offenders of child pornography.
654 In addition to sex offenders and offenders who have committed seriously violent offences, individuals
placed in young offenders’ institutions and individuals placed under a hospital order are also included
in the pilot study. Mayors are also informed of leave.