A new 'bill for asylum and return' was sent to the Council of State. The new proposal "for a more effective asylum procedure and more effective return policy" includes an 8-day asylum procedure, considering medical aspects in the asylum procedure and four weeks of shelter after refusal of the asylum claim.

NGOs Lampion and Dokters van de Wereld opened a registration point (Meldpunt Incidenten van toegangsproblemen gezondheidszorg Illegalen) where incidents concerning access to health care for undocumented migrants can be reported. The form can be downloaded from www.lampion.info