CONTENTS 3 5 8 9 12 12 12 15 17 18 19 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Detention: cause of illness Impact of detention conditions on migrants’ physical health Lack of routine medical assessments and follow-up Lack of access to healthcare Impact of detention on migrants’ mental health Detention of vulnerable people and those in need of international protection Unaccompanied minors Detention of people claiming international protection Conclusion and recommendations 3|