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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.