Article 47. Mandate of the Ombudsman to prevent incidents of torture

The Ombudsman, the Deputy and the regional representatives shall conduct monitoring visits to the places of detention of persons with the restriction on the movement any time, with no restrictions or prior notice.

The Ombudsman, the Deputy and the regional representatives while monitoring visits to the places of detention with the restriction on the movement shall:

obtain information on the number of persons kept in custody in the places of detention with the restriction on the movement;

examine the conditions of detention and treatment of persons kept in custody in the places of detention with the restriction on the movement;

meet and interview the persons kept in custody in the places of detention with the restriction on the movement, as well as with administrative staff members of these facilities, including confidential meetings and conversations. In such case, as necessary, minutes of meeting and conversations shall be formalized, and technical tools shall be utilized;

familiarize with the documents confirming the legitimacy of a personʼs detention in the places of detention with the restriction on the movement, and, as necessary, obtain copies of them;

submit to the administration of the places of detention with the restriction on the movement a claim for a medical examination of the person kept in custody in such places, furnishing medical aid, psychological and other assistance to him or her, and may be attend upon the consent of this person during the implementation of these procedures;

obtain clarifications from the heads of the administration of places of detention with the restrictions on the movement on issues which relate to ensuring the rights, freedoms and legitimate interests of the persons kept in custody in such places.

The Ombudsman shall:

take prompt actions to suppress unlawful actions (omissions) of the administration of the places of detention with restrictions on the movement;

draw a conclusion on the conditions of detention of the persons with the restrictions on the movement and forward it to the respective institutions or public officials;

submit recommendations and suggestions to the respective institutions to improve their activities which relate to the prevention of incidents of torture;