Consequently, it was detected that in most TDPs custody conditions
were brought into compliance with international standards; new TDPs were
constructed; the number of claims of cruel treatment during preliminary
detention decreased; relevant normative legal acts were improved in terms
of human rights; the control over detention places were strengthened; as
well as other positive developments have been achieved.
In reference to the drawbacks revealed, Commissioner’s motions to
MIA have been focused attention on; the shortcomings were eliminated;
guilty persons were punished under the legislation and the police bodies
were informed accordingly, which is a contribution to an efficient
cooperation.
In the course of the visit to the TDP of Narimanov District Police
Office (DPO) conducted under the OPCAT and Constitutional Law on the
Commissioner for Human Rights (Ombudsman) of the Republic of
Azerbaijan, all cells in the TDP as well as relevant registration books were
checked. The administration of the respective facility and TDP were
informed about shortcomings revealed, including the lack of provision of
hygienic cleaning tools for the detained persons, violation of the regularity
of sanitarian-cleaning days and deficiencies in the documentation.
Suggestions were given for the elimination of them and improvement of the
documentation at the level of the facility.
During the visit held to the Narimanov DPO PU No. 17 and 18, no
detained persons found there and the records in the registration book was
not done properly. Furthermore, the facilities’ administration were given
relevant suggestions in relation to the effective ensuring rights of persons,
those who were brought to the police custody and even those, who were
considered as suspects.
Scheduled visits were held to Nasimi DPO and PU No. 22 of the
respective Office. The purpose of the visit was to check the custody
condition, treatment and documentation in the PU and TDP.
During the visit to the TDP, private meetings were held with the
detained persons and they did not complain of the custody conditions and
treatment in the detention facility.
Relevant registration books of the detention facility were checked and
deficiencies in the documentation, in provision of the detained persons with
hygienic cleaning tools and in taking preliminary medical examination of
those brought to the facility, were brought to the attention of the facility
administration, which was also given appropriate suggestions for their
elimination and improvement of the documentation.
During the visit to the PU No. 22 no detained persons were there. In the
course of the visit, it was also found the relevant records in the registration
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