Summary of human rights risk area 1: Classification, risk and needs assessments • “Indicators” of VERLT are problematic from a human rights perspective and difficult to apply in practice, since they are hard to define – there is no single profile or clear-cut pathway leading an individual to terrorism. Indicators must not be considered in isolation and discriminate (in their definition or application) against particular groups of prisoners. • Risk and needs assessments should be individualized, evidence-based and regularly reviewed by trained professionals. Automatic classification and categorization based on criminal charges or offences, nationality, ethnicity, religion, political affiliation or travel history are arbitrary, discriminatory and ineffective. These assessments not only determine risks, placement and security regimes, but also guide the best course for rehabilitation.