Hygiene-sanitary conditions in almost all facilities of these institutions were out of
standard, and with humidity mainly found in the Psychiatric Hospital in Elbasan and in
the wards of “chronic” patients in the Psychiatric Hospital in Vlora, since the latter has
been recently built and the emergency wards, the acute and sub-acute wards meet the
standards.
Lack of a central heating system in the Psychiatry Service at “Mother Teresa” UHC and
at the Psychiatric Hospital in Elbasan.
3.6 Extent of respect for the rights of persons in Centres
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3.6.1 National Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers.
The NPM, pursuant to Law No. 121/2014, dated 18.09.2014 “On Asylum in the Republic
of Albania”, inspected the National Reception Centre for Asylum Seekers. The target of the
inspection was to assess whether the treatment of foreign nationals being handled in this Centre,
was in compliance with their rights to a treatment respecting their dignity and aiming their
rehabilitation. The monitoring visit found that part of the recommendations formerly provided
by the Ombudsman was implemented. The following represent problems which continued to be
present:
Lack of a lawyer, who would mainly deal with the documentation required to each
individual sheltered in the centre, taking into consideration the fact that this centre
accommodates foreign citizens.
The anticipated staffing did not meet the needs for teachers, caregivers and medical staff.
There was no agreement in place with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Youth to allow
possibilities for vocational training in the Vocational Training Centres under the said
Ministry, or possibilities for employment by the Regional Employment Offices, again
under this Ministry for all the persons accommodated at the NRCAS, who are interested.
Persons housed in the NRCAS were not provided with economic aid, as anticipated in
Law No. 121/2014, “On Asylum in the Republic of Albania”.
The display of rights and obligations for the beneficieries of this centre was missing.
3.6.2 Closed Centre for Foreigners in Kareç
The inspection of the Closed Center for Foreigners, Kareç, established with the DCM No.
1083, dated 28.10.2009, pursuant to Article 100 of the Constitution and item 2, Article 83 of
Law no. 9959, dated 17.7.2008 “On Foreigners”, on the accommodation of illegal foreigners in
the territory of the Republic of Albania, who are subject to a detention measure, according to the
legislation in force, was conducted with the aim assessing conditions and treatment of the
persons held there. The Closed Centre is a facility under the Migration and Re-admissions
Directorate, in the Border and Migration Police, Directorate General of State Police , under the
Ministry of Interior. Along the frequent monitoring and investigative visits at this Centre, as a
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On NPM inspections at Centers, 4 recommendations were drafted.
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