RETURNING REJECTED ASYLUM SEEKERS: policy and practices in the Netherlands

This report seeks to identify how the Dutch government deals with rejected asylum seekers. The report shall further examine what measures have been taken to bring about returning rejected asylum seekers successfully. It also addresses the group of asylum seekers whose application for asylum in the Netherlands has been rejected, but who do not return to their country of origin. Firstly, the background of this study is outlined. Then the aims, research question as well as the scope of this study are addressed. Finally, the way this investigation has been carried out is discussed.