The Netherlands, explained in English · Tuesday 13 October 2026Tue 13 Oct

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The Netherlands, explained

Mesdagkliniek

The Mesdagkliniek is a forensic psychiatric clinic in the Netherlands where people under a tbs order are held and treated. Its treatment programmes are aimed at reducing the risk that patients will commit new crimes. When the article says the clinic sees no progress, it means the treatment team has not yet judged that the patient is ready to move toward release.

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