E/CN.4/2005/62/Add.2 page 50 conditions of detention, are being elaborated. The Ministry of the Interior, together with UNDP and the American Bar Association, has put together a brochure for the parties to a criminal case containing all the relevant information, including on complaints procedures. The Ministry of the Interior has ordered that all suspects and detainees should receive this brochure. The Ministry works closely with the Republican Association of Defence Lawyers. On 1 October 2003 an agreement “On Guaranteeing the Rights to Protection of the Detained, Suspected and Accused during Preliminary Investigation” entered into force. In this respect, there is now a permanent presence of defence lawyers at police stations. Therefore, every detainee has the possibility to see a lawyer immediately. 227. Recommendation (l) stated: Legislation should be amended to allow for the unmonitored presence of legal counsel and relatives of persons deprived of their liberty within 24 hours. Moreover, law enforcement agencies need to receive guidelines on informing criminal suspects of their right to defence counsel. 228. See the response to recommendation (k). 229. Recommendation (m) stated: Given the numerous reports of inadequate legal counsel provided by State-appointed lawyers, measures should be taken to improve legal aid service, in compliance with the United Nations Basic Principles on the Role of Lawyers. 230. See the response to recommendation (k). 231. Recommendation (n) stated: Medical doctors attached to an independent forensic institute, possibly under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, and specifically trained in identifying sequelae of physical torture or prohibited ill-treatment should have access to detainees upon arrest and upon transfer to each new detention facility. Furthermore, medical reports drawn up by private doctors should be admissible as evidence in court. 232. According to the information received from non-governmental sources, detainees are not afforded independent medical examinations and have difficulty obtaining medical reports for use as evidence of torture. 233. The Government reported that if there are allegations of torture, law enforcement organs are obliged to thoroughly investigate these claims by, among other things, ordering a medical examination and taking the corresponding steps. Actions 14.1 to 14.4 of the Plan provide for a series of measures, including the elaboration of standards to improve the practice of forensic expertise. 234. Recommendation (o) stated: Priority should be given to enhancing and strengthening the training of law enforcement agents regarding the treatment of persons deprived of liberty. The Government should continue to request relevant international organizations to provide it with assistance in that matter. 235. See the response to recommendation (p). 236. Recommendation (p) stated: Serious consideration should be given to amending existing legislation to place correctional facilities (prisons and colonies) and remand centres (SIZOs) under the authority of the Ministry of Justice.