New report on security measures at universities: What are the limits of what universities can do? 

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March 4, 2025
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PILP has recently published a new report on the increasing security measures being implemented at Dutch universities. Over the past year, various media outlets have reported on (new) far-reaching measures being used by several Dutch universities. There have been reports of, for example, the use of plainclothes security personnel, the (covert) checking of bags, asking for and photographing ID cards and student passes, and more. 

PILP receives many questions from students and staff at different universities regarding whether these new security measures are in line with the law. In this report, PILP provides a detailed analysis of the legal frameworks surrounding these measures and answers the questions raised within the universities. 

This report is the third in a series of publications released by PILP on important legal issues for students and staff at educational institutions. The previous reports addressed topics that are also of great importance to the legal status of students and staff. 

The report ‘Security measures at universities’ can be accessed via the following link.

 Previous reports from PILP 

Consequences of Demonstrating for the Residence Permits of International Students and Staff 

This report explored whether participation in demonstrations can impact the residence status of international students and staff. In almost all cases, participating in a demonstration will not negatively affect registration, employment contracts, or residence status. However, there are situations where demonstrating could have consequences, including deregistration, dismissal, and/or losing the residence permit or right to remain. 

This report can be accessed via the following link.

 Guidelines for Protests at Universities and Colleges 

On May 14, 2024, the Universities of the Netherlands and the Association of Universities of Applied Sciences published the “Guidelines for Protests at Universities and Colleges.” These guidelines provide principles that apply during demonstrations on the campuses of educational institutions and describe the rights and responsibilities of both the demonstrators and the educational institutions themselves. 

This report can be accessed via the following link.

 

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