National Preventive Group visited jail No. 12

Ombudsman’s National Preventive Group conducted monitoring in Jail No.12 of the Penitentiary Service under the Ministry of Justice without prior notice.

The aim of this visit was to monitor general custody conditions, treatment, received applications, and provision of the rights of convicts.

During the visit bedrooms, punishment cells, medical-sanitation part, canteen, kitchen, etc were monitored. Medical service, nutrition, provision with potable, hot and cold water, medical, the current situation of walking and telephone calls and documentation were investigated.

For investigating treatment issues, convicts were received in private, protection of their rights, their applications and issues raised by them, documentation were investigated; some applications were resolved on spot.

Also, they were legally educated about their own rights, requirements of the relevant legislation, competences of the Commissioner; legal consultation was given on the issues raised by them.

The administration of the facility was given necessary recommendations for further improvements and eliminating shortcomings.