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(a) Noted with deep concern that large numbers of refugees and asylum-seekers in different areas in the world are currently the subject of detention [or similar restrictive measures] [by reason of their illegal entry or presence in search of asylum] [pending regularisation of their status] Ipending resolution of their
situation];
(b)
Expressed the opinion that in view of the hardship which it necessarily involves, detention should normally be avoided and should be resorted to only on grounds prescribed by law [to verify identity,] [to establish the basis of the claim to refugee status or asylum) [or] to protect national security or public order, or where refugees ог asylum-seekers destroy their travel and/or identity documents or use fraudulent documents in order to mislead the authorities of the State in which they intend to claim asylum;
(c)
Stressed the importance for national legislation and/or administrative practice to make the necessary distinction between the situation of refugees and asylum-seekers, and that of other aliens;
(d)
Recommended that the legality of detention measures taken in respect of refugees and asylum-seekers should be subject to judicial or administrative review;
(e)
Recognized the importance of fair and expeditious procedures for determining refugee status
refugee status or granting asylum in protecting refugees and asylum-seekers from unjustified or unduly
prolonged detention;
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