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08.01. Effective access to competent legal counsel is not compromised by channelling into accelerated procedures.

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08.02. Interpreters are readily available, as required, to help detainees to express themselves, to understand their rights and to access accelerated procedures, including appeal procedures.

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08.03. Access to information about the right to seek asylum, to access other forms of protection, or to other immigration procedures is not compromised for those channelled into an accelerated procedure.

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08.04. Immigration authorities facilitate the distribution of application forms appropriate to the expressed needs of detainees and ensure that detainees have sufficient time to complete them (with the assistance of a legal representative, if they wish).

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08.05. Immigration detainees are advised that they have been channelled into an accelerated procedure and are informed of shortened time-limits within which to file applications and appeals.

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08.06. Accelerated procedures are only initiated for individuals whose asylum claims are fairly determined to be ‘manifestly unfounded’ or ‘clearly abusive’.

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08.07. The vulnerability of individuals and the complexity of their cases are assessed when deciding whether to apply accelerated procedures.

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08.08. Immigration detainees are furnished with written reasons setting out the grounds upon which a negative decision is based, are able to access their case files in a timely way, and have an adequate opportunity to avail themselves of their right to appeal.

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08.09. Where national procedural rules require that appeal papers must be lodged in person, such requirements are modified or waived for immigration detainees.

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08.10. Immigration detainees are given an adequate opportunity to apply for a stay of deportation or removal pending the outcome of their appeal, as a safeguard against refoulement and in exercise of their right to an effective remedy.

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08.11. Detention does not serve, whether directly or indirectly, to limit or otherwise obstruct access to accelerated protection or other immigration procedures.

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08.12. There is a protocol and practice of identifying alternatives to detention for people subject to an accelerated asylum and/or screening procedure. Where detention is necessary, it is for the shortest possible time, does not compromise minimum procedural guarantees, and otherwise meets minimum standards.

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09.01. Release takes place in an appropriate and dignified way.

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09.02. Detainees are adequately prepared for their release and for life in the host community, whether temporarily or permanently.

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09.03. Detainees requiring continued health care, including mental health care, are referred to appropriate services and assisted to access them.

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09.04. Detainees to be released into the community are linked to legal advisers and local support groups prior to release.

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09.05. Detainees to be released into the community are provided with sufficient cash assistance to enable them to cover initial travel, accommodation and food costs.

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09.06. The detention facility has a comprehensive record of release procedures in each individual case.

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09.07. Detainees are released wearing, and equipped with, suitable clothing and shoes.

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09.08. Detainees are provided with suitable bags for their clothing and other belongings.

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