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The CRM has jurisdiction over access to reception facilities. In spite of the fact that these are open centres and that asylum seekers are not deprived of their liberty, third parties wishing to visit the centres are required to request admission from the Commissariat at least 1 day1 beforehand by e-mail as well as submit scans of their identity documents. There have not been reported problems on access to reception facilities by third parties.
UNHCR has unrestricted access to all reception facilities in Serbia, including both asylum centres and provisional reception centres. National authorities are obliged to cooperate with UNHCR in line with its mandate.[1] Furthermore, persons seeking asylum have the right to contact UNHCR during all phases of the asylum procedure.[2] However, planned UNHCR visits should be announced in a timely fashion.
[1] Article 5 Asylum Act.
[2] Article 12 Asylum Act.