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Legal instruments & key provisions
| Legal instrument | Key provision |
|---|---|
| Criminal Enforcement Act Section 38(2) | Inmates who have been sentenced to deportation may not participate in educational programs, unless special circumstances justify it. |
| Public Administration Act Section 7 | Authorities shall provide guidance and assistance within their area in a manner that the citizen can understand. This entails that the authority may be obliged to provide interpretation or translation when communicating with a foreign national. |
NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM RECOMMENDATIONS
| Year | Recommendation | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The NPM recommended, among other things, that the management of the facility should consider the following, ”[t]hat the management ensures the use of interpreters when necessary, including during intake and health consultations, and conversations regarding psychiatric issues.” | Report details |