The representatives of the Defender made unannounced visits to penitentiary institutions

The representatives of the Defender made unannounced visits to penitentiary institutions

On July 25, 2017, the experts of the Human Rights Defender’s Office visited Nubarashen, Vardashen, Yerevan-Kentron and Armavir penitentiary institutions of the Ministry of Justice.

 

They had private conversations with Andreas Ghukasyan, Gevorg Safaryan, Karo Yeghnukyan, Shant Harutyunyan, Hayk Kyureghyan, and several other individuals, as well as with Vardan Geravetyan and Tigran Manukyan, who are on hunger strike.  

 

The representatives of the Defender’s Office got acquainted with their health conditions, once again examined their medical records and the conditions of detention facilities of all the mentioned persons kept in custody.

 

Part of the recorded issues was solved on the spot through collaboration with the administration of the penitentiary institution; the other part will be presented to the Penitentiary Service of the Ministry of Justice in the scope of a written procedure.