Archives Detention Monitoring Template

22.34. Where an allegation of torture or ill-treatment of a child 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 in the company of or with the agreement of his/her parent or legal guardian, as appropriate.

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22.33. Staff have a duty and effective means to raise any concerns about the treatment of children in immigration detention, with due regard being given to considerations of privacy and confidentiality.

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22.31. Staff are fully abreast of the content and application of all policies and procedures in the context of care and protection of children.

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22.30. The staff and other personnel working in the place of detention are suitably screened, trained, supervised and supported to provide care and protection to children in a detention environment and there are staff with specialist knowledge of the care and protection of children.

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22.29. Children are able to explore, nurture and maintain their interests, including through access to information, periodicals, publications, radio, television, and motion pictures.

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22.28. Children have adequate communication with the outside world, in particular with their families, friends, and appropriate organisations, including both visits from outside and external activities, excursions and visits.

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22.27. Subject to international child labour standards, child detainees have the opportunity to perform remunerated labour, including in the local community.

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22.26. Child detainees have access to vocational training and skills development programmes in occupations likely to prepare them for future employment, whether in their country of origin or country of destination or asylum.

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22.25. School-age children are able to attend local schools and, as far as possible, participate in extra-curricular activities.

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22.24. Education includes teaching the language of the country of origin and the local language or the lingua franca in the country of destination or asylum.

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