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 31

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