as well. Thus, the registration of persons under administrative detention was
conducted in the registration and record book of suspected and accused
persons held in the TDP. During the visit it was found out that the registration
of detainees was maintained in that book, but though they had met with their
lawyers and families, no relevant records had been made in that regard.
Also, the fact of the involvement of persons under administrative detention
in forced labour was revealed in the Gobustan DPD TDP. Thus, during the
interview conducted with A.M., who had been subjected to administrative
detention for 7 days in accordance with the CAO by the decision of the
Gobustan District Court, he said that during the 5 days of detention everyday
he, together with his brother under administrative detention, was taken out of
the building of the TDP and involved in sweeping the yard of the DPD,
softening soil around trees and other similar cleaning works – they did all that
not voluntarily but pursuant to the Department Chief’s instructions. During the
talks conducted with police officers the Chief of the TDP, as well as the Chief
of the Criminal Investigation Unit of the DPD, along with confirming the
above mentioned facts, stated that there was nothing abnormal or illegal in
removing detainees outside the TDP and involving them in forced labour.
A similar case was observed during the visit to the Gabala DPD TDP.
Thus, G.B., who was held in the TDP under administrative detention, during
the interview conducted with him, stated that during his detention period he
was twice involved in forced labour in the yard of the DPD for 1-2 days – he
swept the yard and carried garbage out. A corresponding report was drawn up
with the participation of the policeman on duty.
Another moment that attracted attention during visits was unsatisfactory
conditions in the Ismayilli DPD TDP. As such, during the visit carried out to
the establishment concerned it was found out that though it was cold, the cells
of the facility were not heated. The only natural gas heater installed in the
corridor could heat only the 2 cells located near it. During investigation it was
also revealed that the cells, kitchen and investigation room of the TDP were
dirty. In some cells there were no tables and chairs for receiving food and
electric bulbs were not suitable for use. The sanitary facilities in the cells were
in unsatisfactory condition. The state of toilets and water taps in the cells
could not be deemed satisfactory either. It was almost impossible to use the
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