detainees who exhibit violent/dangerous behaviour towards others, and
detainees with suicidal or self-harm thoughts.
2.
Therefore, the Commissioner pointed out that, during the design
of such special centres, due consideration should be given to the fact
that these three categories have distinct characteristics, generate
individualised needs with regard to their handling and require special
procedures. For this reason, the Commissioner presented her views on
each category separately.
3.
More specifically, for Detainees under assessment for
compulsory admission, the Commissioner said that the matter
requires further legal regulation and clarification in collaboration with
the competent Minister of Health, taking due account the provisions of
the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and focusing
on fostering an environment that will not deteriorate the mental health
of the person awaiting his assessment for a possible compulsory mental
health treatment. Further regulation on the matter would also clarify
the role which the Police is called upon to play in such cases, as well as
the need for special centres designed for the detention of people with
mental health issues.
4.
For Detainees who exhibit violent/aggressive behaviour
towards others, the Commissioner expressed the view that the
use of special centres could ultimately be considered, but such centres
should, first and foremost, ensure the safety of detainees from possible
self-harm and the proper order in the detention area. Therefore, such
places must provide all the technical anti-vandalism and fire safety
features, without lagging in size, light and ventilation in comparison to
other cells. With regard to the use of these special centres as well as
the procedures required to be followed for the admission of detainees,
the Commissioner highlighted that relevant and thorough regulation
should be made, preferably by adopting relevant legislative provisions
or by publishing at least a circular until adoption of a law. First of all, a
relevant provision should be made that would provide for the possibility
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