A Monitoring Guide 73 detained in such prisons may also negatively impact their relationship with their relatives, including by de facto disclosing their sexual orientation or gender identity. As for special gay or trans women wings within prisons, there is a risk that the screenings of detainees who may be “eligible” for placement in such wings will amount to a humiliating admission “test” relying on harmful stereotypes. Monitoring checklist If LGBTI detainees are allocated with the rest of the prison population: Is there any indication that LGBTI detainees suffer discrimination based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or sex characteristics? (from staff and/or fellow inmates) Is there any indication that LGBTI detainees do not participate in activities or renounce access to exercise and fresh air for fear of being harassed or assaulted by fellow inmates? Are some LGBTI detainees placed in solitary confinement for their alleged protection? If so, for how long, in what conditions, and is their consent sought? Are decisions reviewed regularly? What measures are in place to identify and address violence stemming from homophobia or transphobia? (from staff and/or fellow inmates) ghout their detention? If LGBTI detainees are allocated in special wings: What are the policies and criteria for placement? Chapter III In addition to ethical concerns, practical considerations should also caution against devising such projects, in particular when it comes to assuring and enabling detainees’ regular contacts with the outside world. If all gay and trans women detainees in an entire country or region are gathered in one location, it will be impossible to guarantee their proximity to relatives, regular contacts with their lawyers, and transfers to Courts where judicial hearings may be held.