to the extent that the use of non-custodial measures will not eliminate the overcrowding problem (n) Situation during visit (See: E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.3) Steps taken in previous years (See: A/HRC/4/33/Add.2 and A/HRC/7/3/Add.2) Prison No. 2 was abolished with the building fully reconstructed, refurbished and opened anew on 2 December 2006. In June 2005, on the territory of Prison No. 5 for Women Offenders, a new prison for juvenile offenders was constructed in accordance with international standards • Action Plan for the Reform of the Penitentiary System for 2007-2010 foresees further refurbishment Information received on steps taken since December 2007/current situation • • • • • number of places increased from 917 to 2000 Construction of a new, four-floor building (regime institution) for 1.000 inmates was completed in Geguti No. 8, in August, 2008 In October, 2008 the construction of a new penitentiary building in Rustavi No. 2 for 1000 inmates was completed A new modern prison hospital was built and equipped in November 2008. The hospital is designed for 400 patients and will replace the old prison hospital that fell short of international standards The Human Rights Unit of the Ministry of Internal Affairs refurbished the following Temporary Detention Cells (TDCs) in 2008: TDCs No.1, located at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Tbilisi; TDCs of Chokhatauri region; TDCs of Zugdidi region; TDCs of Kobuleti region; TDCs of Kaspi region; and TDCs of Mtskheta-Mtianeti Refurbishment is ongoing at TDCs of Gardabani region and TDCs of Adigeni region, while refurbishment of Gori and Mtskheta TDCs are planned for 2009 A/HRC/10/44/Add.5 page 34 Recommendations (E/CN.4/2006/6/Add.3)