Temporary detention isolator, building for administrative prisoners opened in Tbilisi
Both buildings have been equipped with modern video-surveillance equipment and systems. Photo: Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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A new temporary detention isolator and a building for administrative prisoners have been opened in Tbilisi today.
The opening was led by Minister of Internal Affairs Vakhtang Gomelauri.
Photo: Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Both buildings are located in Avchala, Tbilisi and are in compliance with modern standards. The infrastructure of the buildings is also in compliance with the needs of people with disabilities.
In addition to the building which is for administrative prisoners, there are recreational and training areas, a library, gym and area for TV and board games.
Photo: Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Both buildings have been equipped with modern video-surveillance equipment and systems.
The recommendations of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and the Public Defender of Georgia were taken into account during the construction of new buildings.
The Georgian Interior Ministry has opened a new office for its forensic-criminalistics department, which has 20 modern labs, including a DNA lab.“The department will now offer a biological examination service. The lack of service in previous years made genetic examinations impossible, hampering complex studies and various investigative activities,” the Interior Ministry reports.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs has opened dispensaries and upgraded video monitoring systems in temporary detention centres.
The Georgian Interior Ministry has started training and hiring staff for the investigative department as a result of reforms within the body.
Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has presented a plan on how to upgrade standards in the country’s temporary detention facilities.