Earlier, we reported that on 29 July of this year, the Children’s Ombudsman visited the Temporary Detention Facility of the Chirchiq City Department of Internal Affairs, where a number of deficiencies were identified during the monitoring visit.

In particular, in order to address the identified issues, the Children’s Ombudsman submitted a relevant conclusion to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, recommending that measures be taken to rectify malfunctions in the artificial ventilation system in the cells, consider the reconstruction or major renovation of the building, and fully equip the medical room with the necessary medical equipment and medicines in accordance with the requirements of applicable legislation.

As a result, as of September this year:

✅ the malfunction of the ventilation system at the Temporary Detention Facility of the Chirchiq City Department of Internal Affairs has been fully rectified, and the system has been restored to working order;

✅ necessary medicines have been provided to the medical room;

✅ the cell designated for minors has been re-equipped in accordance with the minimum standards, including a bed, bedside table, table, chairs and clothes hangers.

In addition, relevant measures are currently being taken to carry out construction and renovation works at the Temporary Detention Facility of the Chirchiq City Department of Internal Affairs, as well as to introduce a medical staff position into the facility’s staffing structure.

The Children’s Ombudsman will continue to closely monitor the observance of the rights and freedoms of minors in institutions that children cannot leave of their own accord, and the provision of all necessary conditions for them in accordance with established standards.