IND pushes one-day asylum decisions amid staff concerns over new recording rules
The Dutch Immigration and Naturalisation Service has accelerated asylum procedures to a one-day decision window, while employees worry about mandatory audio recordings and increased workload.
The IND introduced a new workflow on the day the migration pact began, cutting the asylum process to a single-day decision and removing the pre-decision "voornemen" step. Employees now must record every hearing, a rule that has sparked concerns over personal data security and potential leaks to defence lawyers. Management acknowledges the stress and has promised a revised protocol, though staff report feeling unsafe and overburdened.
Turnover is high among young officers, partly due to limited career advancement and the emotional strain of rapid decisions. A internal "Ventielteam" has logged over a hundred issues, but officials claim the system is functioning satisfactorily despite remaining challenges.
Why it matters
Faster asylum rulings affect thousands of applicants and raise questions about fairness and staff wellbeing.
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