Preface = 2
About the Inquiry = 4
How was the Inquiry conducted? = 6
The facts about immigration detention in Australia = 8
What does international law say about the detention of children? = 18
Australia’s detention policy ? does it protect children’s human rights? = 20
Safety in detention centres = 22
Mental health = 30
Physical health = 38
Education = 43
Children with disabilities = 51
Unaccompanied children in detention = 54
Recreation and play = 60
Religion, language and culture = 62
Temporary Protection Visas = 64
Major findings and recommendations = 66
Further information = 72
Glossary and abbreviations
About the Inquiry = 4
How was the Inquiry conducted? = 6
The facts about immigration detention in Australia = 8
What does international law say about the detention of children? = 18
Australia’s detention policy ? does it protect children’s human rights? = 20
Safety in detention centres = 22
Mental health = 30
Physical health = 38
Education = 43
Children with disabilities = 51
Unaccompanied children in detention = 54
Recreation and play = 60
Religion, language and culture = 62
Temporary Protection Visas = 64
Major findings and recommendations = 66
Further information = 72
Glossary and abbreviations