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Detention

 

The pictures below provide a selection of images of the ICTY Detention Unit.

For more information about the Detention facilities, please visit the Detention Unit page.

Members of the Press may contact the press [at] icty.org (subject: request%20for%20images) (Media Office) for additional images.

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Photographs of the Detention Unit


Security Control Lawyers Meeting Room Residential Wing  
  Security control     Ban Ki Moon and Fausto Pocar    
  All visitors must pass through a variety of security procedures both within the unit itself, as well as the Host Prison     Specific visiting rooms may be reserved to allow detainees to meet with their defence counsel confidentially     The residential cells are distributed between a number of wings, each with access to a communal corridor

  Standard Cell
  Security control     Ban Ki Moon and Fausto Pocar    
  Each 15m2 cell exceeds international standards for space, lighting and facilities and is designed for single occupancy. Each contains a bed, desk, shelving, cupboard, toilet, hand basin, TV and intercom for communication with the officers whilst the cell is locked

  Communal Area
  Security control    
  The detainees in each wing have access to a communal recreation area where they may prepare meals and interact

  Medical Service
  Ban Ki Moon and Fausto Pocar        
  Comprehensive medical services are available to all detainees and are overseen by the Medical Officer and his dedicated staff

  Education and Occupational Therapy
  Security control    
  Detainees have the opportunity to attend educational and occupational therapy sessions in subjects such as English, computer skills and art

  Gym
Spiritual Room
  Security control    

 
 
  Facilities and instruction for a variety of sport and fitness pursuits are available to detainees
Each detainee is entitled to spiritual freedom and may meet with accredited representatives of their faith

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