facility’s management pointed out that the facility was not legally obliged to offer free legal counselling. (as is the case in North Rhine-Westphalia, for 63 example ), the individuals concerned should at least be informed of the bodies which provide free legal advice (i.e. via an initial consultation with a lawyer) and how they can be contacted. In accordance with Article 19 (4) of the German Basic Law [Grundgesetz], any person has the right to effective recourse to the courts if his/her rights have been violated by a public authority. Even if the requirement to act as an intermediary is not explicitly prescribed in law 63 Section 6 (3) of the North Rhine-Westphalia Act on the Execution of Detention Pending Deportation [Gesetz über den Vollzug der Abschiebungshaft in Nordrhein-Westfalen] 60