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02.12. Transit or transfer does not ordinarily take place at night and, if unavoidable, reasons are fully documented.

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02.13. Detainees are held in conveyances for the shortest possible time and are not required to remain in transportation vehicles during mealtimes, prayer times or at night, unless unavoidable.

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02.05. There is a complete and secure record of all movements of detainees.

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02.06. Staff receiving or escorting transferred detainees with special needs or vulnerabilities are fully and appropriately briefed.

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02.07. Procedures are in place for administering medically prescribed medication and First Aid during escort, as required, and sick detainees requiring specialist treatment are transferred to a specialised institution or civilian hospital.

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02.08. Use and methods of restraint are subject to an individualised risk assessment following a medical examination, and then only for as long as is strictly necessary.

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02.09. Detainees have an adequate opportunity to pack their belongings and prepare themselves for transfer.

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02.10. Transportation is appropriate for people with special needs, such as children, pregnant women, the elderly, people with a disability.

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02.11. Unless related, male and female detainees and children are transported separately.

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02.04. Detainees have a reasonable opportunity to notify legal counsel, family, friends and support groups of transfer and free telephone and fax facilities are made available for this purpose.

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