The Reception Conditions Directive

• Asylum seekers should only be detained as a last resort. If they are detained, the reasons for this and the conditions of detention should be clearly regulated.

• People with special needs, such as victims of torture and sexual violence, separated children, elderly or disabled people, should be identified as early as possible to ensure they benefit from appropriate care during their asylum procedure.

• Asylum seekers should be allowed to work no later than six months after lodging their application, if no final negative decision has been taken.