electric current was applied to their bodies and as a result of the acts of torture they had been subjected to, they had to give accusatory testimonies against themselves and each other. During the examination of R.P’s body surface it was found out that there was a round wound in the region of his right hand’s wrist and 2 burn traces in the region of his left hand’s wrist. He informed that the injury on his right hand was caused by handcuffs, the other injuries were traces of electric current and both injuries were sustained when he was subjected to torture while being under detention in the police office. When R.P.’s documents were consulted, it was found out that in the report drawn up on 07 March 2010 by the personnel of the TDP on his entry to the Sumgayit CPO TDP it was recorded that during the examination of R.P.’s body many wounds, as well as in his right and left abdominal regions red spots were found and according to him, he had received those wounds before being brought to the police. And in the Convict’s Medical Record drawn up by the personnel of the MJ Head Medical Office on his entry to InIs No. 3 of the PS it was indicated that “a skin spot has been found on his left arm. According to him, his arm was burnt by a cigarette in the police department”. The Commissioner has requested the Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Azerbaijan to ensure that the mentioned cases are completely and thoroughly investigated, necessary measures are taken in respect of the fact, forensic medical examination is conducted, and the guilty are brought to relevant responsibility. In the response given to the appeal it is stated that the allegations that R.P. has been subjected to torture and other violations have taken place have been investigated in a separate proceeding by the Sumgayit City Prosecutor’s Office and as a result, the made allegations have proved wrong. It has been decided to reject instituting a criminal case based on the gathered material as no criminal elements have been found in the actions of the police officers. The response also states that the Sumgayit City Prosecutor has made a submission for bringing the respective personnel of the Sumgayit CPO to responsibility for the deficiencies revealed in their activities. The Commissioner has kept the further development of the issue at the centre of attention. After some days when examining the complaint lodged by 82