2. Necessity and proportionality when deciding whether to detain a vulnerable person, the possibility to cater for his or her specific needs should be taken into consideration. Legislation, case law or policy documents in a number of countries expressly require those who order or prolong an extension decision to give due weight to the personal circumstances of the person concerned. These may include a history of physical or mental health,110 a history of torture,111 family,112 age and duration of residence,113 pregnancy,114 whether anyone is reliant on the person for support115 as well as the character or the conduct of the person116. In addition, domestic legislation may provide for special safeguards for victims of human trafficking. FRA Opinion The FRA welcomes domestic law provisions existing in some EU Member States that require the authorities to take into account the individual characteristics of the person concerned when deciding if a person should be detained, and encourages others to follow this example. Such provisions can help to ensure that particular caution is taken before depriving the liberty of particularly vulnerable persons or persons with specific needs and that alternatives to detention are duly considered. 110 See, for example, Estonia, Riigikohus/3-3-1-45-06 (13.11.2006), paragraph 10; Estonia/Riigikohus/3-3-1-2-07 (22.03.2007), paras. 20-21, Poland, where Article 103 Poland/Dz.U.03.128.1175 at 103; UK Border Agency, Operational Enforcement Manual, at 55.3.1. 111 UK Border Agency, Operational Enforcement Manual, at 55.3.1. 112 Bulgaria, Law on Foreigners, at 44.2; Ireland, Immigration Act 1999, Section 3(6) (c). 113 Ireland, Immigration Act 1999, Section 3(6) (a)-(b); Germany, General Administrative Regulations to the Residence Act [Allgemeine Verwaltungsvorschrift zum Aufenthaltsgesetz], 26 October 2009 at 62.0.5. 114 Germany, General Administrative Regulations to the Residence Act [Allgemeine Verwaltungsvorschrift zum Aufenthaltsgesetz], 26 October 2009 at 62.0.5. 115 UK Border Agency, Operational Enforcement Manual, at 55.3.1; Germany, General Administrative Regulations to the Residence Act [Allgemeine Verwaltungsvorschrift zum Aufenthaltsgesetz], 26 Oct. 2009 at 62.0.5 as regards mothers under maternity protection. 116 Ireland, Immigration Act 1999, Section 3(6) (g). 29