Criminal Code Warning: this is not an official translation. Under all circumstances the original text in Dutch language of the Criminal Code (Wetboek van Strafrecht) prevails

Section 15l 
1.  Contrary to section 15(1) and (2), Our Minister of Justice may stipulate that for a specific period 
and for specific categories of inmates the conditional release may be granted at an earlier date in 
connection with a shortage of places in penal institutions for the enforcement of custodial 
sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty. 
2.  If Our Minister of Justice implements the provisions of subsection(1), such implementation shall be 
published in the Government Gazette [Staatscourant]. Notice of the publication in the Government 
Gazette shall be promptly given to both houses of the Dutch Parliament.  
3.  If Our Minister of Justice implements the provisions of subsection(1), the date of conditional 
release may not be brought forward by more than three months. 
4.  The period, referred to in subsection(1), shall not exceed six months. Our Minister of Justice may 
terminate the implementation of the provisions of subsection(1) at all times. If Our Minister of 
Justice considers continuation of the implementation of the provisions of subsection(1) to be 
necessary, the period may be extended by six months. Subsection(2) shall apply mutatis mutandis. 

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Section 16 
Rules for a more detailed regulation of the activities of the probation services with regard to 
compliance with the conditions imposed on suspects or convicted offenders by or pursuant to the law 
shall be set by or pursuant to Governmental Decree. 
Section 17 [Repealed as of 01-01-1987] 
 
Section 17a [Repealed as of 01-06-1953]