In the investigation rooms, the prisoners meet representatives of investigative authorities, lawyers, religious leaders, representatives of international organizations and representatives of the Ombudsman, with whom conversation confidentiality is guaranteed by
law. All rooms are equipped with a surveillance camera. Most of the prisoners believe
that audio or video recording of their conversation occurs in these investigation rooms,
having a negative impact on the openness of prisoners and restricting their conversation
to a certain extent.
In the 2014 Annual Report to the Parliament, the Public Defender addressed the Minister of Corrections with the recommendation to ensure removal of extra beds from the
living cells, proper ventilation and water supply of the facility, as well as to arrange the
possibility of physical exercise via allocation of extra space for the yards. To eradicate
the ventilation problem, air conditioners were installed in the cells in 2015, which is
welcome, but it should be noted that it is necessary to tackle the problem of the central
ventilation system. The recommendations concerning continuous water supply have not
been implemented.
2.4.1.3. Establishment N5 of the Penitentiary Department
The establishment N5 is designed for the female prisoners of the penitentiary department. There are 7 residential buildings: the imprisonment unit, A, B, C and D blocks,
residential unit for tuberculosis patients, maternal and children’s department.
According to the information received from this establishment,56 the unit for long-term
dates was built in 2015; 7 rooms designed for the psycho-rehabilitation program “Atlantis” were repaired; the beauty parlor was repaired and equipped; heating systems
of A, B and D blocks were upgraded; a special ward for post-operative and health complications was repaired and re-equipped; maternal and child section living rooms were
renovated together with the corridor of the building, the floor covers were changed, and
the necessary equipment was renewed; living rooms with appropriate equipment were
arranged for disabled persons according to their requisite specificities; the green line
was created and ornamental plants and conifers were planted.
Imprisonment Code allows all inmates to have regular contact with their families and
close relatives via prison dates. Such meetings promote social integration and resocialization.
16 cabins designed for such visits operated in the facility throughout the year. Along a
blank wall on the other side of these cabins, there are 16 dysfunctional cabins. Booths
56 Written response N739/16 of the director of the establishment N5, received by Public Defender on
21 January 2016.
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