The building conditions of the "Goris" penitentiary do not meet the international standards in the field.
21-07-2026 10:24 Armenia Social
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On July 20, Anahit Manasyan, accompanied by representatives of the Human Rights Defender, visited the "Goris" penitentiary of the Ministry of Justice.
Accompanied by the head of the penitentiary, Gevorg Baghdasaryan, Anahit Manasyan toured the facility, examining the conditions of detention for individuals deprived of their liberty. The defender also visited the cells, spoke with the individuals deprived of their liberty, and listened to the issues and problems they raised.
"Individuals deprived of their liberty raised questions related to their rights.
The issues raised by individuals deprived of their liberty will be thoroughly analyzed by the Defender, and appropriate recommendations will be presented to the competent authorities.
The Human Rights Defender emphasizes that the state bears responsibility for ensuring the rights of individuals deprived of their liberty or otherwise under the jurisdiction of the state.
Anahit Manasyan also highlights that the building conditions of the "Goris" penitentiary do not meet the international standards applicable in the field, which should be properly addressed.
HRD
The issues of ensuring rights in places of deprivation of liberty are always under the direct attention of the Human Rights Defender.
The Defender also emphasizes the importance of ensuring proper working conditions for penitentiary staff, which will also become a subject of special discussion with the competent authorities."
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