which may provide a solution. Liaise with the detention authorities to ensure that the person is present at the interviews and ensure that the procedure has a suspensive effect on any removal order. ņņ If no statelessness determination procedure is in place, would the authorities consider allowing the process to be conducted by UNHCR on behalf of the Government? ņņ Upon release from detention, verify whether he/she has received an identity document and permission to stay in the country in order to prevent repeat detention. ņņ If the person remains in an irregular situation upon release, assist or refer to a legal assistance provider who can assist in preparing an application for statelessness determination or for regularisation of status on other grounds. FACILITATE THE (RE)ACQUISITION OR CONFIRMATION OF NATIONALITY ņņ Analyse the nationality legislation and practice of the countries to which the person has links in order to assess whether the person could acquire/has acquired nationality. ņņ Analyse the provisions and practice related to civil registration and the issuance of identity and nationality documents in those countries in order to assess whether any obstacles exist(ed) to acquiring those documents. ņņ While taking into consideration confidentiality requirements,37 contact the competent authorities of the countries to which the person has relevant links, to verify whether the person could (re)acquire nationality and access identity documents.38 ņņ Consider contacting lawyers, NGOs or UNHCR operations in the country of possible nationality for advice on procedures to acquire documentation and/or nationality. ņņ If the person has the possibility to acquire identity and nationality documentation in the country of residence or the country of origin, assist or refer to legal aid providers who can provide support. 37 Under no circumstances is contact to be made with authorities of a State against which the person alleges a well-founded fear of persecution unless it has definitely been concluded that he or she is neither a refugee nor entitled to a complementary form of protection. Consent of the individual(s) concerned is normally required for any transfer of data to such authorities. 38 See UNHCR, Handbook on Protection of Stateless Persons, Para. 26 – 56. A tool for their identification and enhanced protection 27