Het kooklandschap in detentie: De inbedding van self-catering in (inter)nationale wet- en regelgeving

Abstract

Recent developments in Dutch correctional facilities have expanded opportunities for self-catering by enabling more options for incarcerated persons to prepare their own meals, which raises questions about the applicable legal and normative frameworks. This article therefore examines relevant laws, jurisprudence, policy, and monitoring frameworks of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and the Netherlands regarding food and cooking in detention. It indicates that self-catering is embedded within broad obligations, yet characterised by interpretative discretion that can permit variation in its implementation across and within correctional institutions, thereby offering guidance for policymakers seeking to promote more equitable treatment in detention.