Torture and detention conditions
Ill-treatment or inadequate conditions in places of detention.
What to do
Report the case
If you or your relative experienced ill-treatment in a place of detention, report it as soon as possible — verbally or in writing.
Document the evidence
If possible, obtain a medical report on any injuries and preserve witness statements.
Contact the National Preventive Mechanism
NPM monitoring groups carry out visits to places of detention and can respond to such reports.
File an appeal with the Ombudsman
Describe the situation via the hotline or online cabinet; if there are signs of a crime, also contact the police (102).
The Ombudsman performs the National Preventive Mechanism — regular visits to places of detention (police stations, pre-trial detention centres, penal colonies) to prevent torture and ill-treatment.
Useful materials
Other situations
All situations- Relative in captivityYour loved one is a prisoner of war — what to do and where to turn.
- Missing personA loved one has gone missing — how to file a report and start a search.
- Servicemen and TCC rightsViolations during mobilisation or military service.
- Veterans and familiesBenefits, veteran status, and support for families of the fallen and injured.
