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52. The vast majority of prisoners interviewed by the delegation in the prisons
visited indicated that prison officers behaved correctly towards them. That said,
several allegations were received in Konya E-type Prison of physical ill-treatment and
verbal abuse, in particular from persons detained under anti-terrorism legislation
and juveniles. The information gathered by the delegation also indicated that interprisoner violence occurred rather frequently in that establishment.
Many of the prisons visited were overcrowded, and the possibilities for
organised activities (such as work, education, vocational training or sports) were
limited for almost all prisoners, including juveniles. In its report, the CPT also
expresses concern about the inadequate provision of health care to prisoners and the
serious shortage of doctors.
Following the visit, action was taken to remind staff at Konya E-type Prison
that all forms of ill-treatment of inmates is unacceptable and will be subject to severe
sanctions. In their response, the Turkish authorities also describe measures taken to
address other issues raised in the visit report; in particular, information is provided
on a series of measures to combat prison overcrowding, develop purposeful activities
for prisoners and improve health-care provision.
Report and response published March 2011, CPT/Inf (2011) 13 and CPT/Inf (2011) 14
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