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According to the Ombudsman's Submission, Working Conditions for Convicts in the Syrdarya Penal Settlement Have Been Improved
In January 2025, during a monitoring visit by the regional representative of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman) to Penal Settlement No. 40 in Syrdarya Region, a submission was issued regarding identified shortcomings, particularly concerning the conditions of the shower rooms for convicts and the compliance of the dining facility with sanitary standards at certain production sites.

Just yesterday, a follow-up monitoring visit was conducted at this penal settlement, during which it was confirmed that the identified shortcomings have been rectified in accordance with regulatory requirements.

As part of the monitoring visit, conversations were held with convicts engaged in productive labor, and their opinions on working conditions were assessed.

The monitoring also examined convicts' living conditions, nutrition, access to medical services, library facilities, employment opportunities, and the functioning of monоcenters established within the colony.

Additionally, the "Ombudsman’s Box" located within the penal settlement was inspected, and the submitted appeals have been taken under review.

Press Service of the Commissioner of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Human Rights (Ombudsman)