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Article R744-11 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Administrative detention facilities must have the following facilities:
1° Non-mixed group rooms, accommodating a maximum of six people;
2° Sanitary facilities with free access including washbasins, showers and toilets;
3° A telephone with free access;
4° A room for receiving visits: consular authorities, families, doctors, members of associations;
5° The room referred to in article L. 744-5, reserved for lawyers;
6° An emergency pharmacy.
Administrative detention facilities likely to accommodate families also have separate, specially equipped accommodation areas, including a relaxation room and equipped in particular with suitable childcare equipment, as well as an area for walking in the open air.

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Article R744-11


Les locaux de rétention administrative doivent disposer des équipements suivants :
1° Des chambres collectives non mixtes, accueillant au maximum six personnes ;
2° Des équipements sanitaires en libre accès comprenant des lavabos, douches et cabinets d’aisance ;
3° Un téléphone en libre accès ;
4° Un local permettant de recevoir les visites : autorités consulaires, familles, médecins, membres d’associations ;
5° Le local mentionné à l’article L. 744-5, réservé aux avocats ;
6° Une pharmacie de secours.
Les locaux de rétention administrative susceptibles d’accueillir des familles disposent en outre de lieux d’hébergement séparés, spécialement équipés, comportant une pièce de détente et dotés notamment de matériels de puériculture adaptés, ainsi que d’un espace de promenade à l’air libre.

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