C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

22.03. Less coercive and intrusive alternatives to detaining children and their families are always and exhaustively explored and documented, before taking a decision to detain as a last resort.

22. Children,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

22.04. There is an effective package of alternatives to detention available for children and their families provided for in law and regulation.

22. Children,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

22.05. There are special policies and provisions for protection and assistance for unaccompanied or separated minors.

22. Children,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

22.06. An independent legal guardian is appointed to provide protection and assistance for any unaccompanied or separated minors, preferably from a similar linguistic, cultural or religious background.

22. Children,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

22.07. Where possible conflicts of interest arise, the appointment of a legal guardian is subject to independent judicial review.

22. Children,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

22.08. Minors have effective access to legal counsel.

22. Children,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

21.10. Allegations of bullying or victimisation are responded to in a timely way, properly investigated, and appropriately remedied.

21. Bullying and Victimisation,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

21.11. Allegations of bullying or victimisation are fully documented, investigated and reported, with due regard to privacy, confidentiality and the risk of reprisals.

21. Bullying and Victimisation,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

21.12. Bullying or victimisation by detainees is managed primarily through a rewards scheme.

21. Bullying and Victimisation,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care

21.13. Bullying or victimisation by staff is managed through staff disciplinary procedures.

21. Bullying and Victimisation,C. Treatment and Duty of Protection and Care