UN agencies say persons deprived of their liberty in prisons, administrative detention centres, immigration detention centres and drug rehabilitation centres, require a specific focus. (1/5)
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Particular attention needs to be paid to persons deprived of liberty belonging to vulnerable or high-risk groups, such as the elderly, women, children, and persons with disabilities, amongst others. (2/5)
Public authorities should take immediate steps to address prison overcrowding, including measures to respect WHO guidance on social distancing and other health measures. (3/5)
Release individuals, including children, persons with underlying health conditions, persons with low risk profiles and who have committed minor and petty offences, persons with imminent release dates etc. (4/5)
Authorities should urgently establish non-custodial alternatives to migrant detention in accordance with international law. (5/5)
