The number of PDL placed in a prison dormitory of open type for 2013 were 60,
one PDL was moved from the PDOT into the prison.
Based on the documentary research the following summary for 2013 can be
made: 307 PDL were released from prison because of serving the sentence; released on
parole - 46; released from prison due to a change of the supervision measure in the
lighter and other reasons - 18; died due to serious illness - 3; transfers to other prisons 40; no person was pardoned by the president.
The practice of rewards and punishments shows a relatively balanced approach
between the two forms.
Enforcement of the sentence of 8 PDL was conditionally suspended for different
terms according to Art. 107, para 1 of LESD. Number of the penalties imposed for refusal
to check the use of alcohol and drugs were 2, for possession of unauthorized articles 155, for physical assault - 132, for non-execution of orders of officials - 134, for refusal
to execute the work assigned by the prison administration - 9, for unauthorized contacts
with other prisoners - 90, other - 103.
In 2013, two PDL were banned to have visits by persons having negative impact
on them. No PDL were accommodated under Art. 120 of LESD.
From the Minutes No 01 / 12.02.2014 provided to the team of the NPM, it became
clear that out of 113 PDL formally acquired the right to release on parole, favourable
opinion was granted to 4 PDL. Out of 211 PDL eligible for change of the regime with
lighter, favourable opinion was granted to 17 PDL. 26 PDL formally acquired the right to
move in PDOT, of which 15 PDL were granted a favourable opinion.
During their visit to the prison in the city of Pazardzhik in 2014 the experts of the
NPM held nine interviews with PDL. Main complaints can be summarized in the
following categories: providing employment; inflated prices of goods in the canteen;
decisions of the judicial authorities; ban in prisons on products for discinection,
disinfestation, and rat extermination (DDD); refusals to home leave and hygienic and
living conditions.
Prison - Plovdiv
Education of the PDL who so requested is carried out in schools to the prisons in
the cities Varna, Pazardzhik and Stara Zagora.
The following clubs exist in the prison: "Buditel"; "Art"; "Owl"; "Trake"; "Fitness";
"Bodybuilding" "Power". The following programmes are being implemented: "Thinking
skills"; "Short-term programme for drug addicts"; "Programme for adaptation";
"Preparation for life at liberty"; "Personality and self-knowledge."
In 2012, the Supreme Cassation Prosecutor's Office (SCPO) has conducted a check
on unjustified detention in prisons in 2011. In prison in the city of Plovdiv was
established 1 case of detention up to 10 days over the term of serving the sentence.
Based on the reference provided, the number of such cases was 12 in 2007; in 2008 - 8;
in 2009 - 2; in 2010 - 0. In five cases, the punishment has been interrupted due to the
risk of unjustified detention . In 2012 the team of the NPM found one case, in 2013 - 0.
For 2013 the Committee on Art. 73 of LESD held seven meetings and proposed 51
PDL for release on parole, out of which 28 PDL were released. The regime was replaced
with lighter for 158 PDL , and with heavier - for 6 PDL. 85 PDL have been transferred to
a prison dormitory of open type. The prison administration has prepared 25 reports for
pardon, but no PDL were pardoned.
According to the Minutes No 308 / 05.02.2014 of the first Committee for 2014 for
release on parole 158 PDL acquired the right of release on parole, and positive opinion
was granted to 10 PDL. 207 PDL formally acquired the right to replacement of the
regime in the next lighter and with favourable opinion were only 26.
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