03. Arrival and Reception
03.14. There is no strip-searching other than in exceptional circumstances that are fully documented and defensible, and the conduct of which is authorised and regulated by statute. Instead, suitable alternative screening methods are used to avoid the harmful pyschological and possibly physical impact of such searches, particularly on women and children.
03. Arrival and Reception,A. Detention and Immigration Procedures
03.15. If staff withhold any documentation, particularly relating to identity, nationality or legal status, this is entered in a register, written reasons are provided for doing so and a good copy of the documentation is provided to the detainee.
03. Arrival and Reception,A. Detention and Immigration Procedures
03.06. Clear and accurate information on rights, routines, services, rules and procedures are routinely provided to detainees, and detainees are helped to understand them, especially if they are illiterate or may otherwise have difficulty doing so.
03. Arrival and Reception,A. Detention and Immigration Procedures