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03.13. Searches of women and girls are only carried out by women Staff, who have been properly trained in approprate searching methods.

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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.

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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.

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03.16. Shower facilities, toiletries and, if necessary, clean clothing that is fit for use, are provided within a reasonable time after arrival.

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03.17. Shared accommodation, other than for family units or groups, is subject to a (reviewable) room-sharing risk assessment.

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03.18. Detainees spending their first night in custody should receive appropriate support and regular checks on their well-being.

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04.01. There is a protocol for ensuring that access to legal counsel is facilitated in accordance with international legal standards.

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03.08. Family accommodation is child friendly and suitable to the needs of unaccompanied and separated children.

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03.09. Health screening is provided on arrival by a suitably qualified medical doctor in private or, in the case of children, with the permission and involvement of a parent, carer or independent guardian.

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03.10. Social, physical and medical vulnerabilities, including risk of self-harm or suicide, are identified and assessed as early as possible, and in any event on arrival, appropriate care plans are developed, and affected individuals are protected, as appropriate.

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