Report on the Results of the Monitoring Visit to the Kharkiv Pre-trial Detention Centre
Overcrowding in cells, inadequate living conditions, and the labour exploitation of inmates and prisoners in the galley and bakery have been uncovered. In the medical unit, breaches of confidentiality, improper documentation of bodily injuries, and other violations were identified.
Report on the Results of the Monitoring Visit to Alekseevskaya Correctional Colony No. 25
Numerous systemic human rights violations have been identified, creating risks to the life, health, and dignity of the convicts. Convicts reported incidents of physical and psychological violence, the delegation of authority to ‘duty inmates’, and an atmosphere of fear that renders complaints ineffective.
Report on the findings of a monitoring visit to the Cherkasy Pre-trial Detention Centre
The monitoring visit documented systemic violations: overcrowding of cells, violations of the principle of separate detention, a lack of adequate living and medical conditions, as well as understaffing.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to Petrivska Correctional Colony No. 49
Unsanitary conditions were recorded in the Quarantine, Diagnostics, and Distribution (QDD) and Disciplinary Isolation Ward (DIW) departments. The medical unit is operating under conditions of staff shortages. The organisation of convict labour in a number of cases shows signs of forced labour.
Report on the Results of the Monitoring Visit to Kryvyi Rih Correctional Colony No. 80
Overcrowding in residential quarters, inadequate material and living conditions, the engagement of convicts in labour without employment contracts or remuneration, the use of ‘duty orderlies’ in the Quarantine, Diagnostics and Distribution (QDD) unit, and other violations have been recorded.
Report on the results of a monitoring visit to the Kryvyi Rih Penal Institution No. 3
Detention of individuals in cells and punishment cells, the floor area of which does not meet the minimum requirements, was recorded. A practice of applying video surveillance without individual risk assessment was identified. A significant staff shortage creates security risks.
Report on the Monitoring Visit to Strizhavska Multidisciplinary Hospital No. 81 in the Vinnytsia Region
The primary issues identified include the lack of a dedicated palliative care unit, inadequate conditions of detention, unsanitary environments, and violations of the rights to daily exercise and weekly bathing. Furthermore, video surveillance cameras have been installed in wards for inmates sentenced to life imprisonment, which violates the right to medical confidentiality.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to Stryzhavka Correctional Colony No. 81
The use of an unsuitable basement as a shelter has been identified, which poses a threat to the life and health of the convicts. Some convicts work effectively without any contracts. The practice of stigmatising convicts by placing cards containing information about their crimes on their beds has been recorded.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to Vinnytsia Correctional Colony No. 86
Numerous instances of discriminatory practices regarding working conditions and remuneration were recorded, and violations of standards for the provision of medical care were identified. The carrying of special means by personnel in an open manner is a cause for particular concern.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to the Kremenchuk Educational Colony
Systemic violations of the rights of juvenile convicts have been identified. Of particular concern are the violations of the labour rights of minors, including the use of forced labour without proper legal formalisation.
Report on the Results of the Monitoring Visit to the Poltava Correctional Colony No. 64
During the visit to the institution, complaints were received from convicts regarding improper treatment by the administration and staff. Of particular concern are instances of humiliation and segregation among the convicts, labour exploitation, insanitary conditions in the medical unit, and a lack of proper access to healthcare.