concerning the last three years and recommendations 72.Documents not available. 6.Further information on the death in custody caused by ill-treatment and noted in the mortality register of Cotonou Prison, and in particular details of any investigation or criminal or disciplinary proceedings and any penal and/or disciplinary sanctions 73.There have been no deaths in custody caused by ill-treatment. 74.There have been no allegations of ill-treatment by gendarmes. E.Cooperation 75.Authorities at detention centres are sufficiently informed that there must be no repercussions after visits. 76. In response to the recommendation made by the Subcommittee, the prisoners under sentence of death were transferred from the civilian prison of Cotonou to the civilian prison of Akpro-missérété, where conditions are better and meet standards. 77.The authorities of Benin welcome the cooperation with the Subcommittee. The constructive dialogue has made it possible to improve prison conditions and ensure better protection for persons deprived of their liberty. 78.However, they regret the virtual non-existence of a database that would enhance the visibility of preventive action. 79.They therefore request the support of the Subcommittee in this matter. 80. The authorities of Benin do not oppose publication of the report of the Subcommittee. 81.To facilitate future visits by the Subcommittee, the authorities of Benin intend to disseminate the Optional Protocol more widely and to inform stakeholders of the mechanisms set forth in that instrument, with a view to improving the implementation of its provisions.