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2. How many complaints of ill-treatment have been lodged since 2006? In how many
cases have complaints been upheld and sanctions imposed? What sanctions were
imposed?
3. Have there been complaints lodged of misuse of or abuse inflicted on detainees by
electronic batons? If so, how many? What has been the outcome of the complaints
and their investigation?
Labor Performed by Detainees
1. Human Rights Watch understands that detainees perform “labor therapy” in the
centers. Please explain the scientific evidence, establishing the therapeutic benefit
to people dependent on drugs, upon which the practice of “labor therapy” is based.
2. With respect to “labor therapy” used in centers, please specify for 2010 and
(separately) for 2011 – to date:
• The forms of “labor therapy” used in the centers;
• The duration of “labor therapy” each day;
• Any consequences for detainees who refuse to participate in “labor therapy.”
3. How is the requirement that detainees comply with the labor regime in the centers
consistent with the provisions of the Labor law of Vietnam outlawing forced labor?
4. Please specify for 2010 and (separately) for 2011 – to date:
• Were detainees required to fulfill certain work quotas and process a certain
amount (pieces, kilos, etc.) per day, and what sort of sanctions, if any, are
taken against those who do not meet quotas?
• What is the average wage for detainees performing “labor therapy”?
• What monthly charges (such as food, accommodation, ‘management fees’, etc.)
are levied on detainee wages?
5. Please specify for 2010 and (separately) for 2011 – to date those companies and
private enterprises (Vietnamese or foreign-owned) that have commercial
arrangements with the drug detention centers.
6. For centers since 2006, please list those companies and private enterprises
(Vietnamese or foreign-owned) that have exported products produced or
manufactured in drug detention centers.
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