Also, following the Ombudsman’s suggestions, water taps in solitary
confinement cells in Jails No. 2, 11 and 17 were changes; cells were
supplied with beddings, extra table and chairs, as well as with bulletin
boards displaying the rights and responsibilities of prisoners; repairing of
those solitary confinement cells in these prison facilities was included into
the relevant plan.
The administration of the Jail No. 11 undertook measures for
ventilation in the drug storage of the prison facility, as well as the fridge was
repaired and medicines were stored by their classification in groups.
Head of Medical Unit of the Jail No. 17 was held administratively
responsible, as well as heads of the same departments, but of Jails No. 2 and
11 were warned due to the failure to register medical examination of the
inmates held in solitary confinement, by physicians of the healthcare units.
In the motions made for the purpose of preventive measures it was
recommended to improve custody conditions of prisoners and bring them
into compliance with adequate standards; to ensure the right to health of
prisoners’ under the UN Basic Principles for the Treatment of Prisoners, UN
Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, European Prison
Rules, Code of the Execution of Punishments, Prison IDR and Council of
Europe, Committee of Ministers, Recommendation No. R (98) 7 concerning
the Ethical and Organizational Aspects of Health Care in Prison.
Construction of modern penitentiary institutions, developing the
healthcare system, and inmate correction initiatives are commendable.
Newly operated sport complexes in most detention facilities, including
prison facility No. 17 are welcomed by us as a progressive achievement in
correction of inmates.
This should be noted that reforms being taken in national judiciary
system significantly contribute to improvement of the custody conditions
and treatment of the inmates, as well as of effective ensuring the prisoners’
rights through supporting the penitentiary system, itself.
2.2.3. Institutions of the Ministry of National Security 38
The State Security Service TDP and Investigation Isolator was held
2 scheduled visits.39 The NPG had access to all, to monitor the detention
conditions, records and treatment in the facility. In both visits, the
Commissioner participated as an NPM.
The purpose of those visits was to assess the detention condition and
treatment, and the ensuring the rights of detainees. .
38
State Security and Foreign Intelligence Services of the Republic of Azerbaijan
have been established under the Ministry of National Security by the Presidential Order
dated 14 December, 2015
39
See the link http://az.apa.az/news/383375?keywords=milli+preventiv
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