Report on the Results of the Monitoring Visit to Shepetivka Correctional Colony No. 98
The monitoring team was provided with falsified personal medical records; the air temperature in the sleeping quarters of the quarantine, diagnostic, and distribution unit was 11°C; sanitary treatment of convicts arriving at the institution is not being carried out.
Report on the Results of a Monitoring Visit to Shepetivka Multidisciplinary Hospital No. 98
The premises lack sufficient natural lighting, medical staff do not properly complete reports detailing the nature of bodily injuries, and the hospital has not created conditions for the care of people with disabilities. These and other violations are in our report.
Report on the Results of a Monitoring Visit to Zamkova Penal Colony No. 58
During the visit, the administration of the institution obstructed two monitors in the exercise of their powers. Some convicts perform repair work on the premises of the institution without payment for their labour. 137 individuals sentenced to life imprisonment are forced to remain in their cells for 23 hours a day.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to the Pyatykhatska Correctional Colony No. 122
A convict approached the monitoring group with complaints of epileptic seizures. The specified convict was not provided with appropriate treatment. During the visit, the issue of his hospitalisation and examination at the ‘Dnipro Multidisciplinary Hospital No. 4’ was resolved.
Report on the Results of the Monitoring Visit to the Odesa Pre-Trial Detention Centre
During the visit, the monitors observed positive changes: renovation works are being carried out at the facility, and the management cooperated in every way with the conduct of the visit. Among the systemic violations recorded were the lack of drinking water tanks, lack of ventilation, excessive window barring, and a lack of adequate lighting.
Report on the Results of a Monitoring Visit to Strizhavska Correctional Colony No. 81
During the visit, a convict was found with bodily injuries. At the same time, the institution’s psychologist stated that there was no information regarding conflict situations between convicts, which indicates a failure to perform her duties properly. It is also necessary to note that in July 2024, two cases of suicide were recorded at the institution.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to the Ladyzhyn Correctional Colony No. 39
The absence of drugs for the treatment of viral hepatitis C, the fixing of beds to walls during the day, violations of sanitary and hygienic standards, and other shortcomings in the organization of the institution’s work are included in our report.
Report on the Results of a Monitoring Visit to Sofiivska Correctional Colony No. 45
During the visit, signs of criminal offences were recorded, namely a criminal group under the patronage of the colony's administration and management that facilitated the sale and distribution of narcotic substances. We demand a full and high-quality investigation into the facts of the crimes committed.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to Vinnytsia Institution for the Execution of Punishments No. 1
Our monitors are visiting Vinnytsia Institution for the Execution of Punishments No. 1 for the second time. Since the previous visit, some premises have been renovated, but many problems remain. Poor lighting, a lack of living space, a lack of privacy, and other violations are detailed in our report.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to the Stryzhavska Multidisciplinary Hospital No. 81 in the Vinnytsia region
Inadequate recording of bodily injuries, the absence of isolation wards for infectious patients, beds placed directly against each other, unsanitary conditions in the ward, and other violations of prisoners' rights feature in our report.
Report on the results of the monitoring visit to the Sumy Pre-trial Detention Centre
Despite violations of prisoners’ rights, such as a shortage of living space and shortcomings in the work of the medical unit, monitors noted positive changes since the previous visit. Repair work has been carried out. The SIZO management adequately responds to complaints from prisoners regarding the actions/inaction of the administration.