Joint reception of citizens within the framework of the Memorandum with the General Prosecutor's Office was held in the institution of the penitentiary system

         On 11 May this year the representative of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan in Aktobe region Baidullina A. and the Head of the Department of the Attorney's Office of Aktobe region Urekeshov E. under the Memorandum on mutual cooperation between the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Kazakhstan held a joint personal reception of citizens in the institution № 70 of the Penal Enforcement Department of the MIA RK.

         During the visit the inmates and convicts expressed their appeals and complaints about the conditions of detention in the institution, asked questions related to medical treatment and drug supply.

         Upon the complaint of detainee A. about the cold and dampness in the cell in which he was kept, the representative and prosecutor inspected this cell and, upon the recommendation of the representative and assistance of the prosecutor, he was immediately transferred to another cell of the institution with better conditions.

         To convict K., upon his request for a medical examination to expedite a surgical intervention, a medical examination outside the institution is scheduled for May 12 of this year, as recommended by the representative. Based on the results of the examination, a decision on further surgery will be made.

         In addition, the condition of citizen I., as well as her newborn child in the institution was checked, who had previously complained about the conditions of detention, and after a personal visit by the representative, the conditions of detention were improved, improved material and living conditions were created for detainee I. as a mother with a newborn child, and specialized medical care was organized.