The convict and his relatives will be able to apply to the Commission for Consideration of Complaints about Improper Conditions of Detention

Entered into force law No. 4093-IX, which provides for new rules regarding consideration of complaints about improper conditions of detention in institutions of pre-trial detention and execution of sentences. Convicted persons, members of their families, close relatives or defense attorneys can now submit applications to the Commission for Reviewing Complaints about Inadequate Detention Conditions in Pretrial Detention Institutions and Penitentiary Institutions.

Innovations include the right of the chairman, deputy chairman and members of the Commission to visit prisons without hindrance and without special permission at any time for control and inspections. If necessary, they can be accompanied by medical workers to examine convicts or representatives of the media.

Compensation measures for improper conditions of detention include shortening the period after which parole is possible, replacing the punishment with a lighter one or removing a criminal record, as well as exemption from reimbursement of costs of detention for the entire period when the fact of improper conditions was established.

After receiving the application, the Commission is obliged to send a copy of it to the administration of the relevant institution no later than two working days, ensuring prompt response to violations. Within 5 days from the date of receipt of the application, authorized members of the Commission visit the penal institution and study the state of compliance by the administration of the institution with the conditions of detention.