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11.02. Sleeping accommodation for all immigration detainees is well maintained, safe, clean and preferably single occupancy.

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11.03. Each detainee is provided with a separate bed and mattress that are clean and in good condition.

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11.04. Shared accommodation, including in dormitory-style accommodation, other than for family units or groups, is subject to an assessment as to the appropriateness of room-sharing and, because of the lack of privacy, is only for short-term detention.

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11.05. Immigration detainees occupying shared sleeping accommodation have lockable individual storage space for clothing and other personal effects.

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11.06. Detainees held in long-term detention have separate, private sleeping accommodation, un-lockable from the inside.

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11.07. Women are provided with safe, separate, private sleeping accommodation, un-lockable from the inside.

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11.08. Couples are provided with suitable accommodation, including couples who may have special vulnerabilities such as unmarried or LGBTI people.

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11.09. Family accommodation is provided, and is safe and suitable for children, including unaccompanied and separated children.

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11.10. Special accommodation is available for all necessary pre-natal and post-natal care and treatment.

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11.11. If suitable accommodation cannot be found for people with specific or special vulnerabilities, alternatives to detention are revisited.

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11.12. Accommodation meets all health requirements, with due regard being paid to climatic conditions and cubic content of air.

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11.13. The floor space of individual accommodation measures at least 7m2.

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11.14. In the case of multiple occupancy, minimum floor space measures at least 10m2 (2 persons), 21m2 (5 persons), 35m2 (7 persons), 60m2 (12 persons).

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11.15. Windows are large enough to enable detainees to read or work by natural light and allow circulation of fresh air.

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11.16. Artificial light is sufficient to enable detainees to read or work without injury to eyesight.

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11.17. Detainees have control of the light switches in sleeping accommodation and the room can be darkened sufficiently to enable detainees to maximise the quality of their sleep.

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11.18. There is adequate and safe heating and/or cooling and ventilation that can be regulated by detainees, is suitable to climatic conditions, and is in good working order.

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12.01. Detainees have ready and unrestricted access to well-maintained, clean, decent and private sanitation facilities.

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12.02. There is an adequate ratio of toilets to the number of detainees.

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12.03. Detainees have ready and safe access to toilet facilities at night.

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