Problems revealed in temporary holding cell in Orenburg
14 July 2016
On 12 July, Commissioner for Human Rights in Orenburg Region Anatoly Chadov visited the Temporary Holding Cell of Intermunicipal Division of the MIA of Russia ‘Sharliksky’ (IVS) and revealed some gross violations of detention conditions.
For instance, the IVS lacks the rooms for persons under administrative detention, and the cells for suspects and accused persons lack natural lighting.
The issues of restoration of the violationed rights were discussed at the meeting with the leadership of the police office and representatives of the Department of the MIA of Russia.
Adapted from the Press Service of the Commissioner for Human Rights in Orenburg Region