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Special consideration for more vulnerable categories of detainees is consistent with therequirement that detainees must be humanely treated without adverse distinction. 41Distinction based on the above criteria may also be made so long as it is not adverse andit is made to advance legitimate interests, such as maintaining order in the camp. 428.3 SECURITY MEASURES8.3.1 Searches. Although detainees must always be treated humanely, detainees and theirproperty may be searched and secured, when necessary for security reasons and intelligencepurposes. 43The dignity and honor of the detainee being searched should be protected to the greatestdegree possible under the circumstances. 44 The person conducting the search should avoid doingor saying anything likely to be regarded as indecent. In some circumstances, it may beappropriate for a witness to observe the search so as to protect both the person being searchedfrom abuse and the person conducting the search from unfounded accusations of abuse.8.3.1.1 Search of Female Detainees. It is appropriate for female detainees to besearched by female personnel. This practice helps reduce the risk of accusations of indecentbehavior.8.3.2 Search of Detainee Property. Items in the possession of detainees may be removedand searched for security and intelligence purposes. 458.3.3 Securing Detainees With Handcuffs and Other Security Devices. When necessaryfor security reasons, detainees may be secured temporarily with handcuffs, flex cuffs, blindfolds,or other security devices. 46any other similar criteria.”); AP II art. 2(1) (“This Protocol shall be applied without any adverse distinction foundedon race, colour, sex, language, religion or belief, political or other opinion, national or social origin, wealth, birth orother status, or on any other similar criteria (hereinafter referred to as ‘adverse distinction’) to all persons affected byan armed conflict as defined in Article 1.”).41 See also Chairman’s Commentary to the Copenhagen Process: Principles and Guidelines, 2.4 (“The principleof humane treatment of all persons requires that special consideration be given to the treatment of detainees whomay be vulnerable in this context, such as women, children, the aged and those with disabilities. Such specialconsideration is consistent with the requirement that detainees should be humanely treated without adversedistinction.”).42 Compare § 7.5.1 (Humane Treatment of the Wounded, Sick, and Shipwrecked Without Adverse Distinction);§ 9.5.5 (No Adverse Distinction Based on Race, Nationality, Religion, or Political Belief); § 10.5.5 (No AdverseDistinction Based on Race, Religion, or Political Opinion).43 Compare § 9.6 (Security Measures With Respect to POWs).44 Refer to § 10.5 (Humane Treatment and Other Basic Protections for Protected Persons).45 Refer to § 10.18.2 (Articles of Personal or Sentimental Value).46 See also Copenhagen Process: Principles and Guidelines, 2.2 (“Sensory deprivation of persons who aredetained may in some circumstances amount to ill-treatment if used as a form of punishment or to inflict suffering.However, sensory deprivation may not in itself amount to ill-treatment as such if the purpose is to ensure the safety495