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Towards the Effective Protection of LGBTI Persons Deprived of Liberty
as torture, including beatings, electric shocks, sleep deprivation, and
threats to disclose their sexual orientation to their family. On some occasions, police forcibly disclosed their sexual orientation, putting their
life in danger due to the risk of so-called “honour” killings. At least three
men are reported to have been killed because of their perceived sexual
orientation. Senior local and national authorities have also made homophobic public statements, which may constitute incitement to hatred
and violence.
Monitoring checklist
What is the size of cells and how many people are held in
collective cells?
Are detainees assessed to determine whether they pose a risk
to other detainees? Are separate accommodations available to
ensure safety?
Are LGBTI persons held together with other detainees in collective cells? Is attention given to the risks that they may face
when accommodated with other detainees?
Is there any indication that LGBTI persons are more likely to
spend the night in police stations?
What happens if there are more people in custody than there
is authorised space for?
What is the practice/policy to prevent violence in collective
cells, in particular on vulnerability grounds such as sexual
orientation or gender identity?
Is there a bell or buzzer in each cell that can be used to
summon assistance from the duty officer?
Are trans detainees permitted to keep garments and
accessories?
What are the conditions in which LGBTI persons are held in
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