of the visits, the cleaning of cells is carried out by the detainees themselves, a practice contrary to opinion of the Commissioner, as maintaining the cleanliness of the areas of hygiene within detention centres should be the responsibility of the competent authority and not of the detainees who are solely responsible for their own personal hygiene. It was further revealed that the outdoor exercise area was constructed in accordance with the recommendations made by the Commissioner during the construction phase, for which the Commissioner was fully satisfied. Concluding, the Commissioner made the following recommendations on the improvement of treatment and living conditions of detainees:     Ending the practice of cleaning the areas of hygiene by detainees and finding alternative ways to ensure their proper hygiene. Placing the leaflets on the Rights of Detainees and the Detention Centre Rules in each cell. Fully and carefully completing the Detainee Interviewing Form, which constitutes an important tool for the prevention of suicides and/or self-harm. Providing specialised training to the staff in handling detainees and continuous training on matters concerning human rights. On 5 September 2019, the Commissioner, in her capacity as the NPM, submitted a report to the Minister of Justice and Public Order, as the competent authority, pursuant to article 9 of L. 2(111)/2009, expressing her concerns and urging the Minister to take action on the basis of the recommendations contained therein. The report was also forwarded to the Chief of Police for his information and actions (File No. NPM 2.18). 19

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