The Netherlands: Oligopoly dynamics in the Dutch penitentiary system

摘要: The way the Dutch penitentiary system deals with religion reflects a relatively long history of religious diversity. Representatives organised denominations – or secular are allowed to participate in that gives chaplains (called ‘spiritual counsellors’) status as civil servants, while they directed by their own head chaplaincy (religious humanistic). This favours, even promotes, formation worldviews. Thus far, Roman Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Humanists, Muslims, Hindus and Buddhists have succeeded obtaining position this system. other religions also welcome chaplains, but not salaried state integrated judicial system; remain visitors special privileges. first Muslim entered prison 1990s. Therefore, ‘prison imam’ is less associated direct political motives countering radicalisation among detainees. Indirectly, regulates promoting distinct categories, such ‘Humanistic’ resulting from campaign for interests non-religious detainees ‘Muslim’ an umbrella term all different who affinity Islam, now considered belonging one ‘background community’.