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concluded that there were individual cases where no information was provided on
ensuring a sworn translator during the activities129.
5. Living conditions
Living conditions in all the visited BGDRs were assessed as positive. In two
cases, the visitors raised reservations about lack of intimacy when taking a bath130.
5a. Adjustment to the needs of persons with disabilities
BGDRs are not adjusted to the needs of persons with both disabilities and
reduced physical capabilities (e.g. the elderly). Under the legislation in force, i.e.
the Charter of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities or the Convention on the Rights of
Persons with Disabilities, persons with disabilities must be enabled to live their life
independently and fully participate in all its spheres. Both of these documents also
apply to persons deprived of their liberty and their detention environment. All state institutions should therefore take action aimed at giving real effect to the rights
of persons with disabilities.
6. Detention Centres of Military Gendarmerie
6.1. Introduction
In 2014, the representatives of the Mechanism performed visits to two detention centres131 (hereinafter referred to as the “DCMG”, the “centre”). Admission
to any Detention Centre of Military Gendarmerie is only possible upon a personal
search of an inmate.
Nevertheless, principles of such a personal search should be precisely and
completely regulated by statute. The legislator should define to what extent public authorities should interfere with human integrity. The legislator should also
provide for adequate remedies in relation to actions taken by persons authorised
to perform them, both as regards the way these actions are carried out as well as
their legality and legitimacy. This provision is, however, included in the Ordinance
of the Minister of National Defence.
BGDRs in: Białystok, Gdańsk, Hrubieszów.
BGDRs in: Białystok, Bobrowniki.
131
Detention Centre of the Military Gendarmerie Branch in Poznań, Detention Centre of the
Masovian Military Gendarmerie Division in Warsaw.
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