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TDF. The ratio of previously convicted and non-convicted
2.2 . The right to freedom from torture and ill-treatment
According to the official position of the leadership of the MoI, set out in the Concept of
reforming the IAB and priority measures for its implementation in 2013-2014, the previously
declared reform of the IAB system did not achieve its objectives, because the measures were
carried out in fragments, holistic transformation did not receive support without the necessary
political will, and broad public support for reform was absent.8
Ordinary police officers are of the same opinion. 47% of the surveyed IAB officers noted
that the reforms have led to small changes, and a third of the respondents believe that the
reforms have not been able to change anything.9
Since the system has not changed, working methods of the IAB officers have not
changed either. Outdated and in efficient measures of performance, the so-called system of
“cane” or “percent mania” continues to exist. Chasing numbers leads to corruption, violence
and torture against detainees accused of committing a crime.
15.2% of the total number of respondents who were in the TDF of the IAB said that
torture and ill-treatment has been applied.
8
Concept of reforming of the IAB and priority measures for its implementation in 2013-2014. Approved by the
board of the MoI on January 25, 2013.
9
Reform of internal affairs bodies of the Kyrgyz Republic. Public Opinion. SIAR research & consulting. 2012, page
34.
National Centre of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Prevention of Torture
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