The visit revealed that the infrastructure of the Police Detention Centre of Aradipou presents deficiencies and, for this reason, the place cannot be deemed compatible with the basic principles for the treatment of detainees and the international standards for places of detention. More specifically, the deficiencies in terms of natural light and basic conditions of hygiene render the place incompatible with the basic principles for the treatment of detainees and the international standards for places where people are deprived of their liberty. Therefore, the Commissioner made the following recommendations on the improvement of treatment and living conditions of detainees:        Taking measures to ensure natural ventilation of the detention area, modifying in particular the windows in each cell. Ending the practice of cleaning the areas of hygiene by detainees and finding alternative ways to ensure their proper hygiene. Arranging the entertainment area in order to provide means of entertainment and creative activities, such as television, magazines and books, in case where detainees are detained for an extended period of time. Placing the leaflets on the Rights of Detainees and the Detention Centre Rules in each cell, as explained above. Ending the detention of criminal detainees in the same area with detainees for purposes of deportation. Providing specialised training to the staff in handling detainees and continuous training on matters concerning human rights. Finding other solutions to administer pharmaceutical treatments by specialised staff. On 29 August 2019, the Commissioner, in her capacity as the NPM, submitted a report to the Minister of Justice and Public Order, as the competent authority, pursuant to article 9 of L. 2(111)/2009, expressing her concerns and urging the Minister to take action on the basis of the recommendations contained 17

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