International Detention Trends
In October 2008, the IDC completed a global survey of members requesting information
about detention trends and priorities. The survey covered 21 countries in six regions, with
the following ?ndings:
66% of members identi?ed the following detention concerns and priorities:
- The detention of children, vulnerable individuals, asylum seekers and refugees
- Improving the rights of detainees, monitoring places of detention and ensuring detention conditions comply with international human rights standards
- The need for alternatives to detention
60% of countries had no of?cial detention statistics
61% of countries had no of?cial monitoring body for places of detention
88% of countries had restrictions on visiting places of detention
59% of countries had no functioning alternatives to detention
95% of members cited the need for the IDC and its information sharing, advocacy,
campaign and training initiatives.
Click here to download the IDC’s Global Detention Survey Findings
