Length Of Detention Research Articles

A safe haven? Women's experiences of violence in Australian immigration detention

Western nations like Australia should be safe havens for people fleeing their home countries due to war, persecution, and other threats. People make often perilous journeys in search of asylum expecting protection from violence. However, these expectations are not matched by the realities of Australian immigration detention. This study explores the realities of detention by analysing women's experiences of violence, including intimate partner violence, within Australian long-term immigration detention. The study uses quantitative data derived from 629 Commonwealth Ombudsman reports on 252 women. The results show that violence against women is rife in Australian detention facilities, where women are victims of multiple forms of violence perpetrated by partners, families, other detainees, and staff. Personal and situational factors are explored, including type and length of detention, family and kinship networks, as well as previous experiences of violence.

A Prospective Study of Injection Drug Use and Jail Readmission in Two Western North Carolina Counties.

Injection drug use among people admitted to rural jails has significant implications for both infectious disease transmission and incarceration patterns. This study examines the relationship between injection drug use, jail readmission, and detention duration to inform interventions designed specifically for this understudied correctional setting. The Comprehensive Addiction and Psychological Evaluation-5 (CAAPE-5) was administered to a random sample of adults admitted to two county detention centers in Western North Carolina. Data regarding readmission and the length of detention were obtained for the 12-month study period. Participants included 420 adults, aged 18-66 years. Nearly three-quarters (70.9%) met criteria for at least one substance use disorder (SUD) and almost half (45.7%) met criteria for multiple SUDs. Approximately half (45.2%) reported injecting drugs, with the majority (71.6%) reporting injecting methamphetamine, followed by 51.1% who injected opioids. People who injected drugs were 1.83 times more likely (95% CI = 1.17-2.87) than those who did not inject to be admitted on multiple occasions and also spent a significantly longer amount of time detained (IRR = 1.34, 95% CI = 1.02-1.77) during the 12-month follow-up period. The study was limited to jails in two counties and injection-related factors may vary from other facilities. The association between drug injection and longer detention periods presents an opportunity to engage people with infectious disease screening and substance use services in jails. Connection to stable primary and behavioral health care after release is a high priority in enhancing community health.

A multisite study of amphetamine use disorders, length of detention and readmission in rural jails

PurposeMost people admitted to jails present indications of substance use disorder, and methamphetamine use disorders (MUDs) have recently become the most prevalent in certain communities. Much of the research conducted with jail populations has focused on large urban facilities, despite them representing a small number of the nearly 3,000 correctional centers in the USA. This study aims to examine MUDs in a large multisite sample of adults admitted to rural jails in the USA to help inform better practices aimed at addressing these conditions.Design/methodology/approachInterviews were conducted with 525 adults ranging in age from 18 to 72 years within three rural detention centers within the USA using the Comprehensive Addictions and Psychological Evaluation-5. Retrospective records were extracted to assess relationships between Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnostic classifications for MUDs, length of detention and jail admission over a 12-month period.FindingsResults indicate those who met diagnostic criteria for MUD were more likely to be charged with a drug-related offense, a more serious offense (i.e. felony) and also spend more time detained relative to those who did not receive a similar diagnosis. Multivariate regression analyses also demonstrated persons with MUD diagnoses were significantly more likely to be admitted to the detention center on multiple occasions compared to those without a diagnosis.Originality/valueEvidence from an understudied population supports the need to address MUDs among adults detained in rural jails. Proper diagnosis and linkage to care can enhance efforts to reduce the prevalence of these conditions.

Impact of COVID-19 on Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors and Families: Perspectives from Clinical Experts and Providers

ABSTRACT The number of unaccompanied immigrant minors (UIMs) and families from Central America seeking asylum in the U.S. continues to rise. This growth, combined with restrictive government policies, led to crowded and suboptimal conditions in Customs and Border Patrol and non-governmental organization facilities. COVID-19 further taxed facilities and exacerbated uncertainty surrounding length of detention, basic human rights, and family reunification. The current project features testimonies from the authors who work as clinical experts and providers in Texas – a top destination for Central American immigrants. In collaboration with a deputy director of a not-for-profit human rights organization, volunteer psychologists, and the director of a humanitarian respite center, we describe challenges faced by administrators and clinical staff in addressing the mental health needs of immigrant children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. The primary themes identified were anti-immigrant policies that occurred concurrently with COVID-19; difficulty implementing COVID-19 protocols alongside scarcity of supplies and volunteers; increased mental health needs among UIMs and immigrant families; and challenges in UIM placement upon release from custody. Strategies for addressing clinical challenges in the near- and long-term and opportunities for improvement in care systems to immigrant youth, including correcting anti-immigrant policies, addressing ongoing COVID-19 protocols and challenges, meeting mental and physical health needs, facilitating release and reunification for unaccompanied immigrant minors, and maximizing youth resilience through trauma-informed interventions, are presented.

Analysis factors related to prisoner’s resiliency in Rutan Perempuan kelas IIA Surabaya

Introduction: Staying in prison as a female prisoner will affect her physical and psychological conditions. Psychologically, the emotional state and mental health of women are different from men, and the prevalence of poor mentality among female prisoners is higher. Such a situation can be avoided if the prisoners have good resilience. One of the efforts to increase resilience is to know the factors related to resilience through this research. Methods: This is a correlational study with cross-sectional approach. The population was all prisoners and detainees in Rutan Perempuan Kelas IIA Surabaya with a sample size of 115 respondents. The variables of this study are individual factors (detention status, recidivism, length of detention, latest education, previous employment, and criminal acts committed), emotional regulation, social support, stigma, and resilience. The data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using multiple linear regression. Results: There is a relationship which shows that emotional regulation (p = 0.012; r = 1.223), social support (p =0.003; r = 1.363) can increase resilience while stigma (p = 0.010; r = -1.383) can reduce the level of resilience in prisoners and prisoners. Meanwhile, individual factors were not associated with resilience (p = 0.596; 0.627; 0.298; 0.170; 0.857; 0.457). Conclusions: Increasing resilience in prisoners and detainees can be achieved by increasing emotional regulation and social support as well as reducing stigma against prisoners and detainees by doing the active participation of prisoners and detainees, detention center officers, and families or people closest to inmates and holding a positive activity within the prison.

COVID-19 testing, infection, and vaccination among deported Mexican migrants: Results from a survey on the Mexico-U.S. border.

BackgroundMigrants detained and held in immigration and other detention settings in the U.S. have faced increased risk of COVID-19 infection, but data on this population is scarce. This study sought to estimate rates of COVID-19 testing, infection, care seeking, and vaccination among Mexican migrants detained by U.S. immigration authorities and forcibly returned to Mexico.MethodsWe conducted a cross-sectional probability survey of Mexican migrants deported from the U.S. to three Mexican border cities: Tijuana, Ciudad Juárez, and Matamoros (N = 306). Deported migrants were recruited at Mexican migration facilities after being processed and cleared for departure. A two-stage sampling strategy was used. Within each city, a selection of days and shifts were selected during the operating hours of these deportation facilities. The probability of selection was proportional to the volume of migrants deported on each day of the month and during each time period. During the selected survey shifts, migrants were consecutively approached, screened for eligibility, and invited to participate in the survey. Survey measures included self-reported history of COVID-19 testing, infection, care seeking, vaccination, intentions to vaccinate, and other prevention and risk factors. Weighted data were used to estimate population-level prevalence rates. Bivariate tests and adjusted logistic regression models were estimated to identify associations between these COVID-19 outcomes and demographic, migration, and contextual factors.ResultsAbout 84.1% of migrants were tested for COVID-19, close to a third were estimated to have been infected, and, among them, 63% had sought care for COVID-19. An estimated 70.1% had been vaccinated against COVID-19 and, among those not yet vaccinated, 32.5% intended to get vaccinated. Close to half (44.3%) of respondents had experienced crowdedness while in detention in the U.S. Socio-demographic (e.g. age, education, English fluency) and migration-related (e.g. type of detention facility and time in detention) variables were significantly associated with COVID-19 testing, infection, care seeking, and vaccination history. Age, English fluency, and length of detention were positively associated with testing and vaccination history, whereas detention in an immigration center and length of time living in the U.S. were negatively related to testing, infection, and vaccination history. Survey city and survey quarter also showed adjusted associations with testing, infection, and vaccination history, reflecting potential variations in access to services across geographic regions and over time as the pandemic unfolded.ConclusionThese findings are evidence of increased risk of COVID-19 infection, insufficient access to testing and treatment, and missed opportunities for vaccination among Mexican migrants detained in and deported from the U.S. Deportee receiving stations can be leveraged to reduce disparities in testing and vaccination for deported migrants. In addition, decarceration of migrants and other measures informed by public health principles must be implemented to reduce COVID-19 risk and increase access to prevention, diagnostic, and treatment services among this underserved population.

Impact of social reintegration activities on the detainee's behavior according to age, length of detention and recidivism

Annotation: This article brings to the fore the importance of detainees ’participation in social reintegration programs for behavior change. It is also considered to determine a correlation between the personality traits of detainees and age, length of detention and recidivism. Thus, the statistical results obtained by the Anova test and the Pearson correlation test are consistent with other similar studies, which highlight the personality traits of adult detainees such as M. Bulten and S. Maruna, but also with studies that observed the types of coping at the level of detainees with different personality patterns made by J. L. Ireland and C. L. Power.

Arrest and Detention in Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code under Human Rights Perspective

This paper aims to analyze the regulatory framework on arrest and detention in Indonesian Criminal Procedure Code under human rights perspective. This study employed doctrinal legal research using statute and conceptual approaches. The findings of this research reveal that the principles of law enforcement and human rights, which include the principles of legality, necessity, and proportionality, are essentially general principles that can be used to determine whether state actions that interfere with citizens' rights and freedoms violate or do not violate human rights. The legal provisions concerning arrest and detention did not fit the human rights standpoint particularly in the context of procedure and the length of detention. The proportionality and the necessity principle have not been fully considered as the ethical basis for arresting the perpetrator of a crime. Hence, what is needed is to amend the Criminal Procedure Code considering the adoption of both necessity and proportionality principle in the arrest and detention.

Psychological Distress in Australian Onshore and Offshore Immigration Detention Centres from 2014–2018

This study examines the impact of length of detention and location of detention on psychological distress amongst Australian immigration detainees. This study employs a repeated measures cross-sectional study, utilising Australian government data from 2014 to 2018 that relied on the Kessler-10 (K10) to measure psychological distress. There were 21,703 assessments conducted which included 15,264 assessment onshore over a 5 year period and 6439 assessments offshore over a 3 year period. The mean overall K10 score onshore was 18.85, while offshore it was 24.37. K10 scores increased with length of time detained both onshore and offshore, with K10 scores offshore generally higher at each time point. The results of this study add to a growing body of evidence that suggests that length of time detained and particularly offshore detention has a substantial impact on mental health.

Tingkat Stres Narapidana ditinjau dari Masa Tahanan dan Frekuensi Membaca Alquran

This study aims to examine the relationship between detention duration and stress and to determine the level of stress in terms of the frequency of reading the Alquran by inmates. This research is a quantitative correlational and comparational research. This study was conducted in detention houses X and Y involving 63 male inmates. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. The data collection technique was carried out using the Stress Scale. The results of this study indicate that there is no relationship between the length of detention and stress, however there is a difference in stress in terms of the frequency of reading the Alquran. The conclusion obtained in this study is that the activity of reading the Alquran is important for inmates.

Cohesión familiar y tiempo de internamiento en pacientes con trastornos mentales de un hospital de Lambayeque, Perú

Mental disorders represent about 22% of the total burden of disease, and family support plays an important role in the length of hospitalization time in these patients. We described the family cohesion and the time of hospitalization in patients of the psychiatric service of the Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo National Hospital (H.N.A.A.A) during 2019. This is a cross-sectional descriptive census-type study, in which a questionnaire of 11 questions on family cohesion was applied. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected through a data collection form. 60 patients were surveyed, the median age was 50 years, the most frequent diagnosis was schizophrenia; most are female, not working and are single. The median length of detention was 12.5 days. Those who respond positively to questions tend to stay longer

The impact of COVID-19 on an inpatient mother and baby unit: a service evaluation

AimsUnique challenges have been faced by women in the perinatal period during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of this is compounded for women suffering from mental illness. This service evaluation looked at different aspects of the treatment pathway on a specialist inpatient psychiatric Mother and Baby Unit during the pandemic to identify what changes occurred.MethodData were collected for all admissions to the unit between January 2019 and October 2020, with the beginning of the pandemic being defined as on or after 1st March 2020. Information was collected retrospectively from electronic clinical notes on ethnicity, length of stay, diagnosis, mental health act use and restrictive practice, medication, psychology, occupational therapy and social services involvement.ResultThere were 114 admissions to the MBU during the study period. 4 were parenting assessments rather than acute psychiatric admissions and were excluded from the analysis, giving a sample of 110 women. 58% (62/110) were classed as “pre-pandemic” and 43.6% (48/110) were “during pandemic”. 95.45% (105/110) of women were postpartum 4.55% (5/110) were pregnant. Mean length of stay was shorter during the pandemic at 44 days, compared to 61 pre-pandemic. There was greater use of the mental health act during the pandemic: only 43.75% of patients were informal throughout admission, compared to 70.97% pre-pandemic. Mean duration of detention was shorter at 25 days (32 pre-pandemic). Psychotic illness made up a greater proportion of diagnoses during the pandemic: 56% (27/48) compared to 44% (27/62) pre-pandemic. The next most common diagnostic group was mood and anxiety disorders, which made up 29% (14/48) of diagnoses during the pandemic, but 43% (27/62) pre-pandemic. Outcomes as measured using the Health of the Nation Outcome Scale showed a mean improvement between admission and discharge of 6.65, compared to 5.15 pre-pandemic. HONOS scores were higher on admission during the pandemic (12.83, vs 10.88), suggesting a higher level of acuity.ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic on this Mother and Baby Unit, length of stay was shorter, a greater proportion of patients were detained under the mental health act (although length of detention was shorter) and psychotic illness was more prevalent. This study demonstrates that there were differences in this perinatal inpatient population during the pandemic and this may be a reflection on the wider impact of COVID-19 on perinatal mental health.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Immigration Detention

COVID-19 has spread quickly through immigration detention facilities in the United States. As of December 2, 2020, there have been over 7,500 confirmed COVID-19 cases among detained noncitizens. This Article examines why COVID-19 spread rapidly in immigration detention facilities, how it has transformed detention and deportation proceedings, and what can be done to improve the situation for detained noncitizens. Part I identifies key factors that contributed to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in immigration detention. While these factors are not an exhaustive list, they highlight important weaknesses in the immigration detention system. Part II then examines how the pandemic changed the size of the population in detention, the length of detention, and the nature of removal proceedings. In Part III, the Article offers recommendations for mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on detained noncitizens. These recommendations include using more alternatives to detention, curtailing transfers between detention facilities, establishing a better tracking system for medically vulnerable detainees, prioritizing bond hearings and habeas petitions, and including immigration detainees among the groups to be offered COVID-19 vaccine in the initial phase of the vaccination program. The lessons learned from the spread of COVID-19 in immigration detention will hopefully lead to a better response to any future pandemics. In discussing these issues, the Article draws on national data from January 2019 through November 2020 published by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), two agencies within DHS. The main datasets used are detention statistics published by ICE for FY 2019 (Oct. 2018-Sep. 2019), FY 2020 (Oct. 2019-Sep. 2020), and the first two months of FY 2021 (Oct. 2020-Nov. 2020). These datasets include detention statistics about individuals arrested by ICE in the interior of the country, as well as by CBP at or near the border. Additionally, the Article draws on separate data published by CBP regarding the total number of apprehensions at the border based on its immigration authority under Title 8 of the United States Code, as well as the number of expulsions at the border based on its public health authority under Title 42 of the United States Code.

A qualitative study of experiences of asylum-seeker women of living in detention centres: confinement versus safety

Background Iranian asylum seekers are amongst the highest number of boat arrivals to Australia who have been subject to compulsory detention. Women face more health-threatening problems rather than men in detention, yet, remain understudied in health research. This study aimed to inform healthcare providers about the experiences of living in immigration detentions, which might affect asylum seekers' mental health. Method A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis. Results 17 participants shared their experiences: Living in a prison-like environment was a punishment for their boat arrival and violated their privacy and dignity. In contrast, a sense of security, free access to healthcare services, and building social networks were positive aspects of short-term detention. Conclusion To prevent further trauma, living conditions in detention must be conducive to promoting coping and adjustment. The length of detention should be minimised and limited to preparing asylum seekers for facing a new socio-cultural environment.

Brief of Professors of Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure as Amici Curiae in Support of Petitioner in Carlisle V. Kentucky

Abstract Mr. Carlisle was a passenger in a vehicle stopped by a police officer for suspected vehicle equipment violations. The officer lacked reasonable suspicion, let alone probable cause, to suspect Mr. Carlisle was armed and dangerous, or that he was guilty of engaging in any criminal conduct. All that the officer knew was that Mr. Carlisle, a black man, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped for a minor traffic violation. Despite the absence of any fact-based justification for doing so, the officer demanded that Mr. Carlisle provide identification and ran a criminal background check. The Supreme Court of Kentucky held that police officers are automatically entitled to demand that a passenger like Mr. Carlisle provide identification and then to conduct background investigations of them merely because the passengers were riding in a motor vehicle stopped for a minor traffic violation. This approach—allowing police unregulated discretion to conduct criminal history checks of every vehicle occupant at every traffic stop, permits precisely the sort of arbitrary and unjustified government intrusions prohibited by the Fourth Amendment. By failing to impose even minimal Fourth Amendment standards, the Kentucky Supreme Court grants officers arbitrary authority to subject people to a seizure and search based solely on a hunch. In the absence of facts creating at least reasonable suspicion that passengers are engaged in criminal conduct, or reason to believe that they pose a threat to officer safety, requiring mere passengers to identify themselves and running criminal background checks on them unnecessarily extends the length of detention (a seizure for Fourth Amendment purposes) and exceeds the mission of a valid traffic stop. If allowed to stand, the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision would permit officers to exercise arbitrary and unjustified authority in more than 1.5 million traffic stops conducted every month.

The Effect of Paradoxical Intension Session 1 Logotheraphy on Prisoners Anxiety in LAPAS Kediri

Introduction: Living in the prison can causing anxiety to the prisoner. The major factor of anxiety is feeling worry their society won’t accept them again a lot of people stay away from ex-prisoner. logotherapy paradoxical intention session 1 can effect anxiety prisoner in LAPAS Kediri. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of paradoxical intention session 1 on the anxiety in LAPAS Kediri.Methods: The design of this study was pre-experimental with a one-group pretest posttest design approach. The population studied were detainees who were in LAPAS Kediri, totalling 109 people, with a random sampling technique obtained by a sample of 78 people. The independent variable paradoxical intention logotherapy session 1 with dependent variable anxiety. Collected data using questionnaire. Data analysis using the Wilcoxon test at α = 0.05.Results: The results of the study before logotherapy showed that the majority of respondents in a panic situation were 33 respondents (42.3%) and after logotherapy showed that the fraction in severe anxiety were 18 respondents (23.1%). The results of the analysis, p-value (0.000) < (0.05), it means there is an effect of paradoxical intention session 1 on the anxiety of prisoner in LAPAS Kediri.Conclusion: Anxiety was not significant caused of age, education, length of detention, and logotherapi given as session 1, lenght of administration, and provider of logotherapy.

Psychological morbidity among forcibly displaced children-a literature review.

In 2018, nearly 75 million people were displaced from their place of origin of which 20.4 million are considered as refugees. Children constitute over half of this population. A review of the currently available literature regarding the psychological impact of forced displacement on children was performed with the concept examined under three stages of flight: pre-migration, intra-migration and post-migration. The resilience of children despite adversities is explored. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and anxiety are the most commonly studied effects of forced migration on children. Rates range from 20 to 52.7%, 23 to 44.1% and 38.3 to 69% respectively. PTSD is associated with pre-migration disturbances such as witnessing death or torture of relatives, assaults and separation from family. Intra-migration difficulties relate to the hazardous journey, length of detention, type of facility and failed asylum application. Post-migration difficulties highlighted are insecure asylum status, housing worries, multiple relocations and poor acculturation technique and are more related to depression and anxiety. Despite these challenges and the tremendous horror witnessed, the majority of children report good functionality in their host countries in the long-term. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the factors contributing to the manifestation of mental health issues in child refugees as well as to examine mechanisms which enhance successful resettling in the host society. Health and social care providers must understand the complex interplay between the damaging effects of displacement, and the innate protective factors that persecuted children possess. Management should involve a holistic approach that considers children, families and native communities.

Prevalence of Diabetes and Associated Risk Factors among a Group of Prisoners in the Yaoundé Central Prison.

Background Diabetes is a public health problem worldwide, associated with increased morbidity and mortality. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2017 data, around 425 million people worldwide suffer from diabetes. This number is expected to increase to 629 million in 2045. Various occidental studies reported the increased prevalence and lower control of diabetes among prisoners. However, there is no data on the characteristics of inmates with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods A cross-sectional study among incarcerated detainees from the Yaoundé Central Prison was conducted from January to July 2017. Diabetes was defined according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria. Analyzed variables included phenotypic characteristics, lifestyle, the reason for detention, the sentence severity, and the length of detention. Results We recruited 437 inmates (344 men) with an average age of 37.0 (95% CI: 35.9-38.3) years. The most frequent age group was 20 to 39 years with 281 (64.7%) inmates, and the mean prison stay was 29.1 (95% CI: 25.7-32.8) months. The prevalence of diabetes in the Yaoundé Central Prison was 9.4%. The main cardiovascular risk factors were a sedentary lifestyle (91.1%), hypertension (39.6%), smoking (31.6%), and alcohol consumption (28.1%). Hypertension (p = 0.005), obesity (p = 0.005), obesity (p = 0.005), obesity (p = 0.005), obesity (p = 0.005), obesity (p = 0.005), obesity (Conclusion Diabetes prevalence in the Yaoundé Central Prison was high, at 9.4%, compared to that in the general population. It was associated with other classical cardiovascular risk factors and factors linked to the sentence (minor and major crimes). This trial is registered with CE00617/CRERSHC/2016.

ИЗБРАНИЕ МЕРЫ ПРЕСЕЧЕНИЯ В ВИДЕ ЗАКЛЮЧЕНИЯ ПОД СТРАЖУ И СРОКИ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ПОД СТРАЖЕЙ: НЕКОТОРЫЕ ТЕОРЕТИКО-ПРАВОВЫЕ ВОПРОСЫ

One of the significant problems in contemporary domestic criminal proceedings is the issue of uniform, lawful and justified application of preventive measures in the form of remand in custody. This concerns both the selection of this measure of procedural coercion and the extension of the period of detention in custody. An analysis of scientific publications, legisla-tion, and the positions of the Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights suggests the need to improve the provisions of the Code of Criminal Proce-dure regulating the application of this preventive measure. Under Article 109 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, which specifies the duration of remand in custody, remand in custody during the investigation of an offence may not exceed two months; if it is impossible to complete the preliminary investigation within that period and there are no grounds for changing or quashing the preventive measure, the period may be extended to six months. Further extensions (up to 12 months) may be made in respect of persons accused of serious or particularly serious offences only when the criminal case is particularly complex and there are grounds for choosing this preventive measure. The period of detention (up to 18 months) can be extended at the pre-trial investigation stage only in exceptional cases in respect of persons accused of especially grave crimes. As a general rule, this period is the maximum and no further extension is permitted. The exception to this rule is the extension of the period of remand in custody until the accused and his or her counsel have been informed of the case file (up to 30 days) or, if that is not sufficient, for a longer period of time. After the pretrial investigation has been completed, the period of remand in custody may also be extended by the court, on application by the investigator or the person conducting the initial inquiry, to ensure that the prosecutor, and also the trial court, takes account of the period provided for in article 221, paragraph 1, or article 226, paragraph 1, or article 226.8, or article 227, paragraph 3, of the Code of Criminal Procedure (article 109, paragraph 8.1 of the Code). The time limit may also be extended in the cases referred to in paragraph 8.2 of Article 109 of the Code of Criminal Procedure - to ensure that the higher prosecutor, as well as the trial court, takes decisions on the received criminal case for a period, the length of which is deter-mined by taking into account the time limits referred to in paragraph 4 of Article 221, or paragraph 4 of Article 226, or paragraph 4 of Article 226.8, as well as paragraph 3 of Article 227 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Thus, the current Code of Criminal Procedure of Russia allows for a reasonable length of detention and does not set a time limit for a person under arrest to be held in strict isolation from society, limiting detention to an overall limit of 18 months only during the pre-trial investigation. This is because even very long periods of detention may be compatible with Article 5 § 3 of the European Convention. Article 5 § 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights, as the safeguards in that provision do not imply any permissible period of detention beyond which it would automatically be breached or guarantee compliance with it.

Violence without a Face: the Analysis of Testimonies of Women Who Were Sexually Assaulted During the War in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

This study examined testimonies of women who were sexually assaulted multiple times by multiple unknown offenders. In these testimonial narratives, it is possible to detect specific modalities of traumatic event expression. This expression lacks any spatial, temporal, auditory or emotional determinants of the event. These fourteen women (out of 17) were imprisoned and forcefully isolated in detention camps or private houses in the occupied territories of Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the war. At the same time, some of these women were raped by the offenders that were previously known to them. The average length of detention was 141 days among the seventeen victims (range of 7 to 395 days), while the average time from the first day of imprisonment to the first day of testimony was 311 days (range of 30 to 889 days). Based on the narrative descriptions of the events acquired from these testimonies, our analysis showed that these expressions differed when the offender was known to the victim, contrasted to the situation when the offender was completely unknown. This finding has a significant implication in victim's testimony at judicial hearings. Specifically, women that were raped by unknown perpetrator(s) were often unable to provide persuasive testimony and their recollection of the events was deemed insufficient for the further prosecution. Testimonies in these cases substantially lacked in vividness and were devoid of visuospatial determinants of the rape event. Consequently, this often resulted in the case's dismissal. The unusual and problematic expression of these traumatic memories might indicate that these events were not properly stored in the conceptual form of memory. Ultimately, victims could not make any coherent recollection or reconstruct the cascade of events by using perceptual information. We argue that this could be due to an aberrant mechanism of memory storage and difficulties that emerge on the level of sensory input. This problem needs to be further examined and correspondingly accounted for since it can exert significant influence on judicial outcomes in the domain of sexual assault cases worldwide.