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21.08. Detainees are protected from unwanted sexual attention or advances.

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21.09. There is effective access to an independent complaints process.

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

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

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

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

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22.01. All decisions in relation to the immigration detention of children accord the best interests of the child primary consideration, and those interests are legally protected.

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22.02. The decision whether to detain a child’s parent or guardian takes into account the best interests implications of that decision for the child and the right of all family members to a family and private life.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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

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22.08. Minors have effective access to legal counsel.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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22.12. The decision-making process recognises that the extreme vulnerability of a child is decisive and takes precedence over any considerations of the migration status of the child.

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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.

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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.

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