the OPCAT and the Constitutional Lawof the Republic of Azerbaijan on the
Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman).
Within the framework of the visit held in Surakhani DPO TDP the
documents confirming the legality of custody of the detention persons, as
well as related to treatment of those persons and their detention conditions
were investigated, all cells of the TDP were visited, documentation on
nutrition, medical aid, walking, meetings, phone conversations, carrying out
of cell and parcels was inspected; the needs were learned, the persons
detained in the institution were received individually.
The detained persons did not expressed dissatisfaction on the conditions
in the institution and treatment by the staff. Their applications were replied
to. They were also explained their rights, the competences of the
Ombudsman and were given legal advice.
Within the framework of the visit, the TDP administration was given
relevant recommendations regarding observation of the mentioned issues, as
well as the legal awareness work targeted at staff members was conducted
basing on the national and international legislation.
During the visit to PUs No. 31 of Surakhani DPO there was not any
detainee in the police station. During this visit service rooms of employees
were monitored and it was given recommendations and the legal awareness
conversations were held with the staff members on efficient ensuring the
rights of citizens when inviting to the unit, also as suspected persons.
The members of the NPG of the Ombudsman held a visit without prior
notification in Sumgait City Police Office TPD. The purpose of the visit
was the investigation of ensuring the detainees’ rights in the unit, treatment,
as well as conduction of relevant documentation. Within the framework of
the visit the documents confirming the legality of custody of detainees, also
relating to the treatment and detention conditions were investigated, all cells
of the TDP were visited. During the visits individually conversations were
held with the detainees in the TDP by the NPG members. One of the
detainees R.S said that during the time of detention that he was subjected to
physical pressure by the staff members of Sumgait City Police Office TPD
and asked for the objective investigation of his case.
As mentioned in the Istanbul Protocol, States must ensure that
complaints and reports of torture or ill-treatment are promptly and
effectively investigated. Even in the absence of an express complaint, an
investigation should be undertaken if there are other indications that torture
or ill-treatment might have occurred16.
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İstanbul Potocol.3;84
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