The right to phone conversations foreseen by Articles 107, 110 of the Criminal Executive Code of Ukraine is not ensured in its entirety. The convicted persons complained about violations of the privacy of conversations by other inmates. For instance, one can only use the phone upon writing an application and having a card received from the relatives. At the same time, the majority of interviewed inmates confirmed that they use the payphone very rarely and prefer illegal mobile connection instead. For instance, there are only 2 payphones for 1200 inmates at Temnivka correctional colony (№ 100). A convicted person has to arrange with the senior officer on duty prior to making a phone call. The latter dials the number, clarifies the addressee’s data, and only then allows a conversation. It is forbidden to call without arrangements with the senior officer on duty. Berezan correctional colony (#95) has only one payphone. One can use it only upon writing an application and having a card from the relatives. At the same time, the majority of interviewed inmates confirmed that they use the payphone very rarely and prefer illegal mobile connection instead. If there is cash, a “dealer” inmate solves the question of buying a cell phone for 250 UAH. In majority of visited institutions, organization of free time and leisure of inmates is unsatisfactory. There are virtually no functioning organizations of amateur arts except for religious services and certain religious groups. For the most part, convicted persons spend their leisure through watching TV programs and playing board games (cards, backgammon, chess etc.). Violations of the right to sufficient standard of living, including sufficient nutrition, clothing, and housing (Article 48 of the Constitution of Ukraine), remain widespread in penitentiary institutions. • Illegal fees for meals and material belongings contrary to the current Article 121 of the Criminal Executive Code of Ukraine whereby convicted persons are obliged to reimburse only cost of utilities and other provided services. The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine insists on full reimbursement of meals and clothing by convicted persons despite the fact that, according to the decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine #1017 dd. 08.08.2007 “On approving the list of paid services provided by institutions of the State Penitentiary Service”, food, provision of inmates with food, clothing, footwear, and garments are not on the list of services. On 11 March 2015, the Commissioner for Human Rights addressed the Prosecutor General of Ukraine on the matter of ensuring the rights of convicted persons in relation to payments from their salaries, pensions, or other income. In response, the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine informed that the position of the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, in accordance to which “other provided services” include “provision of food, clothing, footwear and garments” is erred and not based on legal norms. Accordingly, on 31 March 205, a letter was sent to the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine emphasizing the above and suggesting that measures be taken to eliminate these violations, including initiation of relevant legislative amendments. 125