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01.14. At the time of initial detention, detainees are informed of their right to and are permitted (automatically and without delay) to contact UNHCR and/or a consular post or diplomatic mission in private and free of charge, and this contact is duly recorded (including time, date, and person contacted).

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01.15. In the case of unaccompanied or separated children, family (especially parents or independent legal guardians), legal counsel, UNHCR and/or other appropriately mandated organisation or entity are promptly notified of detention or transfer.

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01.16. UNHCR, ICRC, NPMs, NHRIs and duly authorised judicial bodies or NGOs have access to all places of detention including the place of initial detention.

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01.07. All immigration detainees are automatically advised of their right to seek asylum and to protection against refoulement.

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01.08. Basic needs of detainees are met in a timely and dignified way and at appropriate intervals from the time of arrest and initial detention.

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01.09. Religious requirements, such as prayer times, are respected from the time of arrest and initial detention.

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01.10. Cultural needs, including dietary requirements, are respected from the time of arrest and initial detention.

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01.11. The integrity of family units/groups is respected and maintained at all times.

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01.12. Detention meets adequate levels of safety, security, cleanliness and comfort at all times, with due regard to special needs.

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01.13. At the time of initial detention, detainees are informed of their right to and are permitted (automatically and without delay) to telephone family and legal counsel in private and free of charge, and this contact is duly recorded (including time, date, and person contacted and whether contact was established).

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