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Separation of detainees
• Are men separated from women?
• Are families provided separate accommodation?
• Are separated or unaccompanied minors provided separate accommodation?
Material Conditions
Capacity and occupancy of the detention centre or facility
• Number of detainees by nationality, age and gender
• What is the approved capacity of the facility?
Accommodations/Cells
• What is the size and occupancy of the cells or units where detainees sleep?
• Material conditions: lighting, ventilation, furniture, sanitary facilities
• Hygiene conditions
Food
• Meals (quality, quantity, frequency)
• Special dietary regimes (for medical, cultural or religious reaons)
Personal hygiene
• Showers (number, cleanliness, state of repair, frequency for access by
detainees, etc.)
• Sanitary facilities (inside cells, outside, access, cleanliness)
• Bedding (quality, cleanliness, frequency of change)
• Possibility of access to laundry facilities
Detention Regime and Activities
Administration of Time
• Time spent inside unit or cells daily
• Time spent in daily exercise
• Time spent daily working
• Time spent in sports
• Time spent in other activities
Activities offered
• Work: Is there access to work? Type of work? Renumeration for work?
Description of the work.
• Education: Access to studies by adults and children? Types of studies offered
(literacy, primary school, high school, language classes, vocational, university
studies). Description of facilities used to provide education in the centre.
• Leisure: Types of leisure activities, access, description of leisure rooms and
sports facilities. Access to library.
• Religious activities: Access by religious representatives (imam, priest, pastor,
etc.). Conditions of access, frequency and duration of visits. Access to
religious services and access to a facility to practice. Opportunity to follow
religious practices such as washing and diet.
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