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36.02. Detainees can choose the type of work they wish to perform.

36. Work and Remunerated ActivitiesD. Regime and Activities

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36.03. Opportunities for work are safe, decent and not exploitative.

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36.04. International child labour standards are respected and are legislatively and administratively protected.

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36.05. Detainees are not required to work.

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36.06. Maximum daily and working hours are fixed and respected, and pay due regard to rights to participate in cultural, religious, recreational and educational activities.

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36.07. Detainees who do not or are unable to work are provided with a cash allowance sufficient to meet essential needs.

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36.08. Places of work have adequate natural light, fresh air and artificial light is sufficient to prevent injury to eyesight.

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36.09. Detainees with disabilities have equal access to meaningful labour opportunities that are relevant to the outside labour market.

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36.10. Women detainees have equal access to meaningful labour opportunities that are relevant to the outside labour market.

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37.01. The health care policy for immigration detainees plans, provides and assures protection of physical and mental health and treatment on the basis of need.

37. Access to Medical CareE. Health Services

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37.02. All detainees have full and equal access to free health care services on request and without unnecessary delay, without pre-screening or discrimination of any kind.

37. Access to Medical CareE. Health Services

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37.03. Health care services are provided in conditions that respect and maintain decency, privacy and dignity, and preferably through services in the community and in a manner that prevents stigmatisation and promotes self-respect and integration into the community, particularly in the case of children.

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37.04. Health screening is provided on arrival by a suitably qualified medical doctor in private or, in the case of children, with the permission and involvement of a parent, carer or guardian.

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37.05. A suitably qualified dental officer is available to all detainees, without discrimination, as required.

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37.06. Detainees know that at any time during the period of detention they are entitled to obtain a second medical or dental opinion at their own expense, and this is facilitated without the detainee having to justify or explain him/herself.

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37.07. Detention or segregation on public health grounds is governed by quarantine and disease control policies and legislation, takes place in appropriate facilities and is subject to strict medical and judicial oversight.

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37.08. Interpreting services are readily available for medical consultations, as required.

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37.09. The need for and purpose of a medical examination is clearly explained to a detainee beforehand, and the detainee has input into his/her treatment/care plan.

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37.10. Medical examinations are conducted in private and in a respectful, professional and caring manner that is sensitive to the diversity of needs and vulnerabilities.

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37.11. Medical consultation rooms are kept scrupulously clean and hygienic and are conducive to the promotion of the health and well-being of detainees.

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