Electronic Monitoring in Europe – Key Findings from Belgium
Electronic Monitoring in Europe: Key Findings from Belgium
The national workshop on Electronic Monitoring in Europe: Key findings from Belgium provided an opportunity to hear about, and engage with, the findings of the European Commission funded project entitled: ‘Creativity and Effectiveness in the use electronic monitoring (EM) as an alternative to imprisonment in EU member states’. The research was carried out in five jurisdictions (Belgium, England & Wales, Germany, the Netherlands and Scotland) providing up-to-date analysis of current and future uses of EM in each jurisdiction as well as insights gained from the first comparative EM research in the EU.
At the workshop the main findings of the research in Belgium were presented in the context of the broader findings arising from the comparative research. Critical reflections will be provided by academic experts, policy-makers and practitioners.
The workshop took place in Brussels on 25th February 2016 at the International Associations Centre (Maison des Associations Internationales), rue Washington 40, 1050 Brussels, Belgium.
The languages spoken at the workshop were Dutch, French and English. Simultaneous translation was provided during the event.
Participants interested in the main findings of the comparative research are also encouraged to attend the conference on Electronic Monitoring in Europe on 18th February 2016.
Location Details
The Workshop took place at Maison des Associations Internationales, 40 rue Washington 1050, Brussels, Belgium. Information on how to get to the venue can be found here.
You can also find further informations on the venue website: http://mai.be/?q=node/62&lang=en
Target Audience
The workshop was useful for individuals with responsibility for and/or an interest in electronic monitoring including:
- European and government officials
- Criminal justice policy-makers
- Prison managers and staff
- Probation managers and staff
- Police
- Judiciary
- Electronic monitoring equipment and service providers
- Academics and researchers
- Post-graduate researchers and students
Programme
Download the Programme in English, Dutch and French
Chair: Kristel Beyens (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
12.00 - 13.00
Registration and Buffet lunch
13.00 - 14.00
Electronic monitoring in Belgium: key research findings
Kristel Beyens and Marijke Roosen (Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium)
14.00 - 14.30
Electronic monitoring in Europe: key findings from comparing jurisdictions
Anthea Hucklesby (University of Leeds, UK)
14.30 – 15.00
Refreshments
15.00 – 16:30
Electronic monitoring in Belgium: policy-makers’ and practitioners’ reflections on the research findings
Pedro Marum Ferreira (Director-General, General Services Justice and Citizen, Walloon-Brussels Federation)
Antonia Le Roy (Director of Flemish Centre Electronic Monitoring)
Annie Devos (Director-General, Houses of Justice, Walloon-Brussels Federation)
Hans Dominicus (Head of the Department of the Houses of Justice, Flanders)
An Janssen (Advisor - Prison Governor)
Philippe Van Linthout (Investigating Judge)
16:30 – 16:45
Closing Remarks
Kristel Beyens (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)
16:45 – 17:45
Reception