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. 16 İstanbul Potocol.3;84 18