NIHR’s Committee on Visiting Places of Detention and Facilities is conducting an Inspection Visit to the Convicts Treatment Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital
In line with its broad mandate granted to the National Institution for Human Rights (NIHR) in the field of protection and promotion of human rights, and the jurisdiction granted to it under the provisions of its Establishment Law, the NIHR’s Committee on Visiting Places of Detention and Facilities has conducted an inspection visit to the Convicts Treatment Unit of the Psychiatric Hospital, to find out the requests and comments of the inmates, and to ensure their enjoyment of their rights guaranteed under national legislation and international human rights standards.
During the visit, a delegation of the NIHR was briefed on buildings and facilities equipped to serve the inmates, and a number of randomly selected inmates were interviewed individually. The NIHR emphasises the importance of continuing to apply appropriate standards for the treatment of inmates and detainees.
