The CPT has carried out hundreds of visits to places of immigration detention, and has developed a detailed set of standards. They are described in this new factsheet, prepared by the CPT’s Secretariat.
In particular, the CPT’s standards concern:
- Detention as a last resort
- Safeguards during detention
- Suitable premises
- Adequate material conditions for longer stays (over 24 hours)
- Open regime
- Qualified staff
- Procedures for discipline, segregation and means of restraint
- Effective monitoring and complaints mechanisms
- Adequate health care
- Care of vulnerable persons (in particular children)