During the visit conducted to PI No.15 it was revealed that some problems still remained unsolved. As such, though the threshold determined for the institution in respect of the number of convicts is observed, the area available for every convict does not meet the approved standards. The appeal made by the Commissioner to the MJ in this respect has been reviewed and it has been informed that the problems mentioned in the letter have been at the centre of attention of the MJ and PS and relevant actions have been taken to solve them. As such, an analysis has been conducted in respect of the recent increase in the number of convicts held in PIs of a strict regime and overcrowding in such establishments. Taking into account that the number of convicts held in the general regime PIs of the PS, that are intended for convicts who have committed crimes that do not constitute a great public threat or are less serious, has decreased, it has been deemed reasonable to transfer one of those establishments to a PI of a general regime and the relevant proposals have been prepared. During the visit undertaken to PI No.16 it was revealed that the gas was weak in that institution, there were problems with the heating of the dormitories, as well as one of the dormitories was not illuminated with natural light, one of the cells of the punishment isolator did not meet standards, and some convicts could not get necessary medical aid. After the visit to the establishment ended, a discussion was held with the management of the institution who was informed of the results of the visit and given relevant recommendations. Next day the management of the institution, getting in touch with the NPM Group, informed that two of the sick persons had been transferred to the MI and it had been decided to repair the cell of the punishment isolator that did not meet standards. During the visit undertaken to PI No.17 a group of convicts, who were interviewed in private, stated that they could not get necessary and quality treatment. The relevant appeal has been addressed to the MJ. It should be particularly stressed that the current situation in PI No.12 raises serious concerns. Thus, during the next long visit carried out to the institution concerned, along with revealing that no positive changes had happened, the following negative cases and breaches of law were noticed: 56