A/HRC/40/59/Add.1 modernized forensic, non-coercive investigation methodology aimed at accurate and reliable establishment of the facts; (b) Ensure accessible, fully independent, expedient and effective complaints, oversight and investigative mechanisms for the prevention, investigation and prosecution of abuse, not only by police and prison staff, but by officials from all branches and services of government; (c) Ensure systematic medical examinations by independent medical personnel trained in the effective investigation, interpretation and documentation of the signs of physical and psychological torture and other forms of ill-treatment based on the Istanbul Protocol. In particular, ensure that photographic documentation of trauma injuries becomes routine practice, including by making available appropriate equipment in all medical services; (d) Ensure systematic, accurate and reliable police records regarding the moment of apprehension, the time of transfer and the precise duration of police custody; (e) Ensure prompt notification of custody to relatives as identified by the person apprehended and prompt and automatic access to ex officio lawyers and confidential medical examinations for all persons apprehended, arrested, or otherwise deprived of their liberty. 113. In regard to institutions for persons with psychosocial disabilities, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the authorities in Kosovo: (a) Establish effective, independent and multidisciplinary mechanisms for the supervision and regular review of any decision to institutionalize persons affected by psychosocial disabilities and facilitate deinstitutionalization by introducing community-based alternatives; (b) In addressing the needs of persons with psychosocial disabilities, adopt policies and protocols that uphold autonomy, self-determination and human dignity, and safeguard free and informed consent on an equal basis for all individuals, without any exception or discrimination, whether based on disability or for any other reason. 114. In regard to migrants and asylum seekers, the Special Rapporteur recommends that the authorities in Kosovo refrain from policies of mandatory, prolonged or indefinite detention of migrants. Any migration-related detention should remain an exceptional measure and should be physically separated from detention relating to the criminal justice system. Migrants, especially children, should never be detained solely because of their irregular migration status or simply because they cannot be expelled. 20

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