48 CONSOLIDATED REPORT PTDC’s medical units are equipped with modern devices: ultra-sound scan, microscope, ECG recorder, ultrasonic nebulizer, X-ray and dentist equipment. Common laboratory tests can be carried out, and sputum VBK testing. More complex tests (biochemical blood assay) are carried out in different clinics based on agreement. In general, there are many complaints regarding the quality of medical care, in particular, there were grievances regarding failure to provide care for complaints of malaise, or cases of late dispensing of medicines (Almaty, Jambyl, Aktobe). Another pressing issue is accommodation of women with children in PTDCs, and child’s access to healthcare services. For instance, they met a woman with a newborn baby in the facility during a visit. The NPM group interviewed the woman and found out that the baby did not receive any vaccination since he was born (Pavlodar). There was also a shortage of medical staff, and shortage of medications listed as a free medical care. According to administrations, medical staff shortage was due to special work conditions with suspects or accused persons, as well as low salaries. Exercising statutory rights. The right to information International Standard The Nelson Mandela Rules stipulate provision to every prisoner written information about the prison law and applicable prison regulations; procedures for making National Standard Suspects and accused persons while in places of deprivation of liberty have the right to: 1) receive information on their rights and obligations, prison law, disciplinary rules,