(e)

(E)

Noted that the legality and necessity of detention or of similar restrictive measures taken in respect of refugees should be subject to judicial or administrative review;

(g)

Recognized that the existence of fair and expeditious procedures for determining refugee status may serve to protect refugees from unjustified or unduly prolonged detention;

(h)

(1)

Stressed that the conditions of detention of refugees and asylum-seekers should be humane. In particular, they should normally not be accommodated in prison with common criminals and should not be located in areas where their physical safety and well-being are endangered;

(1)

Recommended that refugees and asylum-seekers who are detained or subject to similar restrictive measures should be given the opportunity to contact available national refugee assistance agencies and/or the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees;

(k)

(1)

Reaffirmed that refugees are under an obligation to conform to the laws and regulations of the country in which they find themselves;

(m)

Stressed the importance for all refugees and asylum-seekers in detention or subject to similar restrictive measures to be fully protected against refoulement and to enjoy fundamental human rights;

(n)

(0)

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