17. The Court reiterates to the State that it has an obligation to continue effectively, with greater diligence and within a reasonable time, the criminal investigation initiated into the events reported by Mr. Vélez Loor, which refer to: (i) those that occurred in the context of the detention of Mr. Vélez Loor in the Darién; (ii) those that occurred in the Public Prison in La Palma, and (iii) those that occurred in the La Joya-Joyita Prison. In order to monitor compliance with this obligation, the State must provide information on: (a) the measures taken in order to take the statement of Jesús Tranquilino Vélez Loor in the Plurinational State of Bolivia, and (b) other measures tending to identify the possible authors of the facts and, as appropriate, involve them in the proceedings. Also, it is essential that the State present updated information on any new measures that it has taken to comply with this aspect of the Judgment, as well as a copy of the respective documentation. d) Obligation to adopt, within a reasonable time, the necessary measures to ensure that there are establishments with sufficient capacity to accommodate those individuals whose detention is necessary and proportionate in the particular case owing to migratory issues, specifically adapted to these purposes, which offer the physical conditions and a regime that is adapted to migrants, staffed by duly trained and qualified civilian personnel (fifteenth operative paragraph of the Judgment) 18. The State advised that there are two shelters on the premises of the National Immigration Service. The men’s shelter – consisting of two buildings each one able to accommodate 50 people, and also a building that can lodge 10 people – located in Curundú, and the women’s shelter – with the capacity to accommodate 30 people – located at Avenida Cuba/Calle 25 in front of the Fire Station of the Republic of Panama. According to the State, the women’s shelter could contain 50 beds, and the men’s shelter up to 150 beds. It also explained that, on average, seven people enter the shelters and they remain there for 10 days “if the deportation cycle is completed.” Subsequently (supra having seen paragraph 5), the State advised that the women’s shelter has the capacity to accommodate 33 people and that “at the present time, it houses 14 and the most it has lodged is 26 migrants.” Meanwhile, regarding the men’s shelter, it indicated that “currently, it houses 80 men.” In this regard, it indicated that the capacity of the different shelters was sufficient, “because less people are retained that the number stipulated for each shelter.” Regarding the length of time spent in the shelters, the State indicated that, if the documents of the person retained are in order, he or she is released immediately; to the contrary, an investigation is carried out and the person’s consulate is called so that it may provide the necessary support. The length of stay in this case “was based on 18 days,” which is the duration of the procedure from the first day of entry until the day on which the deportation is carried out; measures that are taken on working days. Nevertheless, if the person retained appeals the migratory situation, this period may be longer. 19. The State also indicated that both shelters offer meals and medical services, and that all the inspectors who guard these shelters are civilians who receive training at the Immigration Academy (newly established) that places an emphasis general knowledge of immigration laws and human rights. This training is provided periodically to the personnel involved in this task, to ensure that the integrity of each foreigner who is retained is not violated. In the case of migrant families, the State indicated that they are not separated; rather a writ is issued so that they remain together. In addition, a Humanitarian Affairs Unit had been created within the National Immigration Service in order to deal with cases of pregnant women and children, so that they can receive immediate assistance and be sent back to their countries of origin. Regarding legal aid, the State explained that migrants who might need assistance can request this from non-profit organizations, the Ombudsman’s Office, and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), among other 7

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