contain their signature for receipt or explain why it was not signed;
Inform them whether they are entitled to be released on bail and, if not, explain the reasons why;
In the investigation, indicate the date and time that detainees make a phone call to communicate with their relatives and lawyer prior
to his ministerial statement. The information should be confirmed by the detainee’s signature, or an explanation given as to why it was
not signed;
In the investigation, indicate the date and time of the detainee’s meeting with his private lawyer or public defender, under conditions
that allow their conversation to be private, prior to his or her statement to the prosecution. This information must be confirmed by the
detainee’s signature, or an explanation given as to why it was not signed.
129.In the course of their induction training for state, security and custodial police, in Jalisco both police and prison guards receive
instruction regarding individual guarantees and human rights.
Develop broad-based awareness campaigns on torture prevention, providing information on how
and where to report cases, and take steps to improve and provide training in the classification and
investigation of acts of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment (para. 98)
Compliance measures
130.The Federal Ministry of Public Security conducted a programme on handling victims of crime and abuse of power, aimed at
preventing and diagnosing physical and psychological torture of victims of abuse of power, creating and implementing models of
medical care and psychological support specifically for victims of torture and/or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, providing
legal guidance to victims of torture to obtain compensation and punish those responsible, cooperating with the relevant lawenforcement and administrative authorities, applying for protective measures for victims and certifying personnel responsible for
medical care and psychological support of victims in the implementation of the Istanbul Protocol.
Promote and distribute widely among the professionals in charge of places of detention the content
and information on best practices in the implementation of the Istanbul Protocol (para. 92)
Compliance measures
131.In the Federal Ministry of Public Security, the implementation of the Istanbul Protocol has led to the prevention and diagnosis of
physical and psychological torture as inmates enter, stay at and leave a federal prison.
132.It also brought national and international mechanisms to bear to help civil society organizations and other international
organizations specializing in this field to bring medical examinations at detention centres into line with the Istanbul Protocol, comply
with reporting requirements and address complaints and accusations against investigating bodies under international standards.
133.To achieve these objectives, the following strategies have been implemented:
Training of all staff and health units in the prevention and detection of torture and treatment of its victims;
Certification of medical, psychological, psychiatric and dental staff in prisons.
134.Seven workshops were held on implementation of the Istanbul Protocol, jointly organized by the Ministry of Public Security, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of the Interior, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Republic, the National Human
Rights Commission, state authorities of the judiciary and executive and state human rights commissions, and the United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights, 795 public servants being trained in all.
135.In the Federal District, under decision number A/008/2005 of the Attorney-General for the Federal District, guidelines were
established for action by public prosecutors and forensic experts and psychologists for the implementation of the specialist medical
and psychological opinion in cases of possible torture.
136.Also under decision number A/005/2006 of the Attorney-General forthe Federal District, a tenth paragraph was added to
decision A/008/2005 laying down guidelines for action by public prosecutors and forensic medical experts and psychologists when
implementing the specialist medical and psychological certificate in cases of possible torture.
137.The opinion was applied in 23 cases in 2008, 23 cases in 2009, and 34 cases so far in 2010, totalling 80 cases.
138.Furthermore, from 3 November 2008, at the Regional Academy of Public Security for the Centre region, located in Tlalnepantla
de Baz, medical and psychological personnel from the detention facilities of the state of Mexico received training on the
implementation of the Istanbul Protocol, thereby adequately achieving the objectives of that instrument. Management from the prisons
of the state of Mexico attended the same course at the Academy from 2 October to 20 November 2009. To the same end, the
deputy technical and legal directors of operations and social rehabilitation, along with their respective heads of department, attended
the training from 11 June to 6 August 2010.
Train police personnel in how to inform detainees of their rights and how to comply with those
rights (para. 125)
Compliance measures
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