Security & Defense

#BCRD1117124AOrder of July 15, 2011 on Security Measures Applicable in Mayotte

🇫🇷France··Other·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The law defines the security measures that can be used by customs agents during detention in Mayotte, ensuring that a person does not possess dangerous items. It prohibits full strip searches and allows for same-gender pat-downs, electronic detection devices, and the removal of potentially dangerous items. Items essential to a person's dignity must be returned to them during questioning.

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Key Changes

  • Prohibits full strip searches during customs detention.
  • Allows for same-gender pat downs and use of electronic detection.
  • Requires return of dignity-related items during questioning.

Obligations

What this law requires

high

Conduct all security measures while respecting the dignity of the person

Customs agents implementing security measures
operational
high

Customs agents must ensure that security measures respect the dignity of the person during detention or custody

Customs agents conducting detention or custody in Mayotte
operational
high

Full strip searches with complete nudity are prohibited during security measures

Customs agents conducting detention or custody in Mayotte
prohibition
high

Security pat-downs must be conducted by a person of the same gender as the detainee and performed through clothing

Customs agents conducting detention or custody in Mayotte
operational
medium

Customs agents must use electronic detection devices available in their services for security screening

Customs agents conducting detention or custody in Mayotte
operational

Affected Parties

Customs detainees in MayotteCustoms officials in Mayotte

Tags

security,customs,detention