include prison monitoring 18.Some reports are annexed to the present document. 5.Further information for the last three years on visits undertaken and recommendations made by the Department for Civil and Criminal Cases to improve the treatment of persons deprived of their liberty, including conditions 19.This information is not available. 6.Copies of the mission reports of prison oversight commissions and information on any follow-up as a result of these prison visits 20.The Prison Oversight Commission makes regular prison visits. 21.The mission reports are not available. 7.Information as to the resources earmarked for the preventive work of the Human Rights Department of the Ministry of Justice in 2007 and 2008, and copies of all reports on visits undertaken since 2006 22.Resources allocated to human rights: 2007 Work of the National Advisory Council on Human Rights: 30 million CFA francs Work of the National Monitoring Committee for the implementation of international human rights instruments: 49.5 million CFA francs 2008 Work of the Human Rights Department: 13,968,000 CFA francs Subprogramme to improve human rights promotion: 80.6 million CFA francs National Advisory Council on Human Rights: 20,727,000 CFA francs National Monitoring Committee for the implementation of international human rights instruments: 33 million CFA francs 23.The authorities welcome the recommendation to mandate the Human Rights Department to carry out unannounced visits (visit report in annex). 8.Copies of any visit reports produced by the Inspectorate-General of Justice Services, any recommendations made and information about any action taken following these visits 24.The inspection reports of the Inspectorate-General of Ministries are presented to the Minister of Justice and Legislation, in accordance with article 28 of Decree No. 2006-627 of 4 December 2006 on the restructuring of the inspection and control bodies of public administration of the Republic of Benin. Copies of the reports are sent to the heads of areas concerned, pursuant to article 36 of Decree No. 2006-699 of 11 December 2006. 25.Since 2005 the recommendations made following visits to civilian prisons in Benin by the Inspectorate-General of Justice Services (renamed the Inspectorate-General of Ministries under Decree No. 2006-699 of 11 December 2006 which outlines the general framework for the powers, organization and workings of such entities) refer mainly to the following identified problems: Dysfunctional prison management Staff shortages Lack of vehicles for transporting detainees Prison overcrowding caused by the slow pace of legal proceedings, among other factors The poor conditions in which detained persons are held (dilapidated, cramped or insanitary facilities, poor ventilation) Insufficient or poor-quality food The absence of an infirmary The absence of nursing or other medical staff Lack of pharmaceutical supplies and medical equipment