C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care
16.06. Where an allegation of torture or ill-treatment is made, the victim is examined physically and psychologically by a medical officer as a matter of urgency and in any event as soon as reasonably possible after the allegation is made.
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16.08. Unless manifestly frivolous, groundless or vexatious, where allegations of torture or ill-treatment by staff are made, investigative procedures are instigated, including the possibility of transfer of duties, suspension pending investigation and referral for criminal investigation.
16. Torture and ill-treatment,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care
16.02. There is a protocol for handling instances where a detainee discloses information about previous mistreatment, torture or cruelty, including the possibility of reporting such treatment to relevant authorities (with the consent of the detainee) and the obligation to develop a care plan suitable to the detainee’s needs.
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