The UN Human Rights Committee recalled that, in order to avoid a characterization of arbitrariness, detention should not continue beyond the period for which the State Party can provide appropriate justification.
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UN Human Rights Committee (CCPR), C. v. Australia, Communication 900/1999, Views of 13 November 2002
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In this decision the UN Human Rights Committee found a violation of article 9.1 ICCPR on the basis that the State, in light of the author’s particular circumstances, did not consider less invasive means than detention to achieve compliance with the State Party’s immigration policies.