Abbreviations ECtHR– European Court of Human Rights ECHR – European Convention of Human Rights UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees OO – Ombudsman's Office LCA – Law Centre of Advocates MIA – Ministry of Internal Affairs BMA – Bureau Migration and Asylum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs GIBP – General Inspectorate of Border Police of the Ministry of Internal Affairs TPCF – Temporary Placement Centre for Foreigners of the Bureau Migration and Asylum AID – Asylum and Integration Directorate of the Bureau Migration and Asylum BCP – Border Crossing Point NLAC – National Legal Aid Council NAP – National Administration of Penitentiary CMDPRC – Chisinau Municipal Directorate for the Protection of the Rights of the Child Law 52/2014 – Law nr.52/2014 on the People's Advocate (Ombudsman) 3