The Royal Decree from 18 April 2013, published in the Belgian Official Gazette on 22 May 2013, determines the conditions and the procedure for reception centers to be recognized as specialized centers for victims of trafficking in human beings and for them to be authorized to take legal actions to defend the rights of victims. Such centers will be considered as contact points as foreseen in Article 61/2 of the Aliens Law.

The recognition of centers specialized in the reception and support to victims of trafficking is provided for in the government agreement and is part of the action plan against trafficking in human beings.

More details (in French) on recognition conditions in the Royal Decree.