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03.11. Pressing welfare and support needs are addressed in a timely way.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

03.12. If searches are necessary, searching procedures are undertaken in a manner that dignity and respect are protected and that is as un-intrusive as possible. such procedures are culturally and religiously sensitive and appropriate to the non-criminal status of the detainees.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

03.13. Searches of women and girls are only carried out by women Staff, who have been properly trained in approprate searching methods.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

03.14. There is no strip-searching other than in exceptional circumstances that are fully documented and defensible, and the conduct of which is authorised and regulated by statute. Instead, suitable alternative screening methods are used to avoid the harmful pyschological and possibly physical impact of such searches, particularly on women and children.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

03.15. If staff withhold any documentation, particularly relating to identity, nationality or legal status, this is entered in a register, written reasons are provided for doing so and a good copy of the documentation is provided to the detainee.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

03.16. Shower facilities, toiletries and, if necessary, clean clothing that is fit for use, are provided within a reasonable time after arrival.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

03.17. Shared accommodation, other than for family units or groups, is subject to a (reviewable) room-sharing risk assessment.

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03.18. Detainees spending their first night in custody should receive appropriate support and regular checks on their well-being.

03. Arrival and Reception A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.01. There is a protocol for ensuring that access to legal counsel is facilitated in accordance with international legal standards.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.02. Immigration detainees are automatically informed in a timely way of their right to be assisted by legal counsel and, in any event, at the time of their arrest and prior to any steps being taken to detain, turn around, deport or otherwise remove.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.03. Immigration detainees have prompt access to legal advice and assistance from suitably qualified and competent legal representatives, and in any case not later than forty-eight hours from the time of arrest or detention.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.04. Free legal advice and assistance is available to immigration detainees, and eligibility guidelines are clear and accessible.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.05. Immigration detainees are provided with information on the standards of legal advice they are entitled to expect and how to access and use complaints procedures if they require them.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.06. Immigration detainees are entitled to choose and/or change legal representatives, and are entitled to have more than one legal representative to assist them with separate legal issues.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.07. Immigration detainees have easy, unimpeded and free access to telephone, fax and email communications with legal advisers (through interpreters if necessary), as well as copying facilities, especially between visits and between hearings.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.08. Immigration detainees are able to request to have their legal representatives (and an interpreter, where necessary) present during any interview with government officials or their agents impacting on their rights or status, including staff of the place of detention, and to have a copy of the interview record, whether written or electronic.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.09. Immigration detainees and their legal representatives receive adequate and timely written notice of all interviews, review and appeal hearings relating to detention, protection, immigration and removal processes and procedures.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.10. Information, notices and/or decisions relating to a detainee’s detention, transfer, asylum and/or migration status, or removal is communicated in a timely way to the detainee and to his/her legal representative.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.11. Immigration detainees are given adequate opportunities, time and facilities for timely and fully confidential legal consultation and communication, whether in person, by post, or through telephone or other electronic communication.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures

04.12. Detention does not serve, whether directly or indirectly, to limit or otherwise obstruct access to legal counsel.

04. Access to Legal Counsel A. Detention and Immigration Procedures