The first destination was the Temporary Detention Center in Navoi city. During the monitoring, the team assessed the living conditions, food supply, access to medical services, and the facilities for investigation and meetings with lawyers for detainees.
Next, the team visited Correctional Colony No. 11 in Navoi city. Here, 14 vocational training circles have been established to teach inmates skills such as sewing, electrical work, beekeeping, livestock and poultry farming, agriculture, carpentry, soft furniture production, and English language. Inmates who receive vocational training certificates are employed in 18 production workshops, helping them develop a sense of responsibility and facilitating their social reintegration after release. Special attention was paid to working conditions and food provision for inmates.
During the monitoring, both group and individual interviews were conducted with inmates, and their appeals were accepted.
In cooperation with the regional Department of Health, a team of specialized doctors also carried out in-depth medical examinations of inmates at the colony. Similar activities were organized at Correctional Colonies No. 4, No. 5, and No. 12 in the region.
The next destination was the Navoi Regional Narcology Dispensary, where conditions for patients were examined. The monitoring team assessed living quarters, the canteen, sports rooms, medical units, storage conditions for medicines, and compliance with sanitary and hygiene standards.
The monitoring visits will continue on April 25.
Press Service of the Commissioner of Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)