E/CN.4/2005/85/Add.3 page 2 Executive summary The Special Rapporteur visited Italy from 7 to 18 June 2004 at the invitation of the Italian Government. Her interest in this visit was twofold: in the first place, it was to compile information on border control and security and the system for the administrative detention of undocumented immigrants; and, in the second place, to assess the impact of the recent reform of immigration legislation on policies for the integration of the immigrant population. This report analyses the main topics considered by the Special Rapporteur during her visit, such as the living and working conditions of immigrant workers, access to housing and education services and health assistance or the administrative detention of undocumented immigrants. In her report the Special Rapporteur pays particular attention to the action taken to combat trafficking in persons, and to the situation of asylum-seekers and unaccompanied foreign minors. The conclusions and observations contained in this report are based on information compiled during the mission and on the relevant international standards.