THE DUBLIN II TRAP TRANSFERS OF ASYLUM-SEEKERS TO GREECE 47 detention in writing in a language that they understand, and that they are granted access to legal counsel, interpreters, doctors, refugee-assisting organizations, members of their families, friends, religious and social assistance in addition to the UNHCR; Ensure that each decision to detain an asylum-seeker is automatically and regularly reviewed as to its lawfulness, necessity and appropriateness by means of a prompt, oral hearing by a court or similar competent independent and impartial body, accompanied by the appropriate provision of legal aid;  Ensure that the detention of vulnerable people who have sought asylum, including minors, torture survivors and pregnant women is prohibited;   Ensure that medical personnel have access to detention facilities and are trained with regard to the particular needs of asylum-seekers, including psychological needs; Ensure that detention conditions comply with international and regional standards, and protect asylum-seekers’ right to dignity.  On allegations of ill-treatment Conduct prompt, impartial and comprehensive investigations into all allegations of illtreatment and torture of refugees and asylum-seekers by law enforcement officials;   Ensure that training of law enforcement officials includes training on the use of force, and is designed to address racist or discriminatory conduct. Index: EUR 25/001/2010 Amnesty International March 2010

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