MONITORING PLACES OF DETENTION : A PRACTICAL GUIDE 124 in the place of detention. The manner of conveying information should take this into account. 2 Visiting mechanisms should check whether detainees’ families have access to information on the functioning of the establishment, in particular as regards visits, correspondence, property and telephone contact. Reference points ■ What information do people deprived of their liberty receive on entering the place of detention? ■ In what form? ■ Is the language actually understood (and in the case of foreign nationals, is any special provision for ensuring that they are informed?) and cases of illiteracy taken into consideration? ■ Are the internal regulations on display and easy to consult at all times? ■ Does their content correspond to the spirit of the standards for treatment of persons deprived of their liberty? ■ Are they clearly worded?