Training “Fundamental guarantees of those in police custody – international standarts” was held

Within the framework of the “Year of the Constitution and Sovereignty,” the training “Fundamental guarantees of those in police custody- international standarts,” organized by the Ombudsman of Azerbaijan, was held at the Police Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.  

The Ombudsman, Sabina Aliyeva, opened the ceremony and wished the training success.  

In her speech, the Ombudsman noted the Ombudsman Institution has very effective co-operation with the Ministry of Interior Affairs and that both institutions work in the protection of human rights on the basis of  principles of mutual co-operation and satisfaction of citizens.

The Ombudsman stated that, within the framework of the National Preventive Mechanism, monitoring visits have been carried out in institutions where detained persons cannot leave at their own free will, including  police custodial settings.

The Commissioner stressed the importance of increasing professional knowledge about international standards, including continuing to raise awareness among employees of the Ministry. 

Noting also the significance of the protection detainees's rights, awareness-raising activities encouraging the legislative improvements, the Ombudsman said that this training significantly facilitates increasing legal culture in this regard.     

Later, the Ombudsman’s representatives shared insights on monitoring visits under NPM mandate, relevant international standarts and mechanisms, legal assistance, fundamental rights of individuals in police custody, etc.   

In conclusion, broad discussions were held and questions raised were answered.