OPCAT, were based on CAT, SPT and CPT reports, along with the national laws. As a consequence of the visits undertaken according to the OPCAT and the previously given suggestions, during 2015, it was found that new TDPs were constructed in Yevlakh, Naftalan, Goranboy and Mingachevir city, repair and renovation works were completed in Nasimi district of Baku and Shirvan city police departments (CPDs) TDPs, whereas similar works in TDPs of Yasamal district of Baku, Sabirabad and Gabala cities’ police bodies are still continuing to bring the custody conditions in comply with international norms and standards. Newly constructed and repaired TDPs were supplied with bathrooms, investigation rooms, medical units, prayer rooms, visiting and other rooms. Several norms based on international standards were applied into practice. Thus, according to the Rules on rendering of medical and psychological care to detained or arrested persons, as well as their detention in medical facilities affirmed by the Decision No. 67 of the Cabinet of Ministers dated April 18, 2013 physician perform medical examination without participation of others (excluding security reasons). In exceptional circumstances, such examination is conducted with participation of a police officer to ensure security of physician and to avoid that the detainee causes harm to himself. With regard to this question, according to the response letters by the MIA, revealed drawbacks were eliminated; all regional police bodies were supplied with books on medical records; also separate team of physicians was allocated to regional health institutions to take preliminary medical examination; furthermore, the necessary measures were undertaken jointly by the MIA and Ministry of Health (MH). Pursuant to the legislation, before placement in TDPs, the detained and arrested persons are subjected to medical examination and personal hygiene; as well as information about refusal from medical requests or aid is officially recorded. According to the medical certificate, the detained persons, whose detention is not considered advisable, are sent under the escort to the health institutions of MH for medical treatment. The successful relevant precedents are made. Important issues like strict adherence to rule of law and ensuring human rights and freedoms in the process of bringing in, detention and application of disciplinary measures in police custody were kept under the control by MIA based on the NPM’s recommendations and suggestions. 69 TDPs out of 72 throughout the country were equipped with safety alarms and surveillance cams to strengthen the control over behaviors of the police officers and the detained persons. 16