Any association duly registered for at least five years, whose purpose is the defence of foreign nationals, the defence of human rights, medical and social assistance or assistance to persons deprived of their liberty, may apply to be authorised to propose representatives with a view to gaining access to places of detention.
The Minister responsible for immigration shall draw up a list of associations authorised to propose representatives with a view to gaining access to places of detention.
Reasons shall be given for any refusal of authorisation. Reasons must be given for any refusal of authorisation, which may only be based on failure to comply with the criteria set out in the first paragraph or on grounds of public order.
Authorisation is granted for a period of five years and is renewable for the same period. It may be renewed for the same period.
The Minister responsible for immigration may, by a reasoned decision, withdraw an association’s authorisation when it no longer meets the criteria set out in the first paragraph or on grounds of public order.