Archives Detention Monitoring Template

22.14. Health screening of children is provided on arrival by a suitably qualified doctor with the permission and involvement of a parent, carer or guardian and an individual care plan is developed.

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

22.13. The decision to detain a child, including in the company of a parent or guardian, is subject to regular and expeditious review procedures.

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

22.11. There is a protocol for addressing situations where groups of adults and children claiming to be families may not be related, which gives due regard to cultural considerations, disruptions arising from irregular migration or flight, protection considerations and the best interests of the child.

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

22.10. Children held in immigration detention are separately detained in family accommodation including, if appropriate, in the event that they turn 18 while in detention.

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

22.09. Separation by the authorities or their agents of children from their parent(s) or guardian(s) only takes place in accordance with law and is subject to expeditious judicial review processes.

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

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

22.06. 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

22.05. 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

22.04. 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