The Decision

The Parliament voted in favor of introducing more forms of supervision, such as requirements to live in a specific place, and clarified which authorities are responsible for these decisions. The new rules will generally take effect on July 21, 2026.

Does this affect you?

  • People in the migration process: Individuals may face new requirements regarding where they must live or be monitored electronically to ensure they follow migration rules.
  • Migration authorities: Staff will have clearer guidelines and defined responsibilities for when and how to use supervision and detention measures.

In Practice

  • Authorities can now require a person to live in a specific place or stay within a certain area.
  • Electronic monitoring may be used to ensure that a person follows the rules of their supervision.
  • It will be clearer exactly which authority is responsible for making decisions about supervision and detention at different stages.
  • The rules for when someone can be placed under supervision or in detention are now more clearly defined.
  • Proposals concerning the detention of children, time limits for children in detention, and the separation of children from their guardians have been put on hold for at least one year.

Background & Purpose

There is a need for clearer rules regarding how people are monitored during the migration process. The goal is to make it easier to understand when and why someone is placed under supervision or in detention. Additionally, specific proposals regarding the detention of children have been set aside for further review for at least twelve months.