Emergency situations
Article 45
1. In situations where an exceptionally large number of third-country nationals to be returned places an unforeseen and heavy burden on the capacity of the detention facilities of a Member State or on its administrative or judicial staff, such a Member State may, as long as the exceptional situation persists, decide to allow for periods longer than those provided for in Article 27(1), Article 31(3) and Article 36(7) and to take urgent measures in respect of the conditions of detention derogating from those set out in Article 32(1) and Article 33(2). Member States may temporarily adjust administrative procedures and internal reporting requirements to expedite return operations, provided that such adjustments are strictly necessary to address the exceptional situation. 2. When resorting to such exceptional measures, the Member State concerned shall inform the Commission without delay. It shall also inform the Commission as soon as the reasons for applying these exceptional measures have ceased to exist. 3. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted as allowing Member States to derogate from their general obligation to take all appropriate measures, whether general or particular, to ensure fulfilment of their obligations under this Regulation.