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 44

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