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The State party should provide detailed information on the causes and
circumstances of all sudden deaths that have occurred in places of detention, as well
as information in respect of independent investigations in this connection. The
Committee further encourages the State party to continue its cooperation with the
International Committee of the Red Cross and non-governmental organizations
with regard to the implementation of programmes related to the treatment of
tuberculosis and distribution and monitoring of the medicines taken in penitentiary
facilities throughout its territory.
18.
The Committee is concerned at the poor conditions of detention in many penitentiary
facilities, particularly in the regions, as well as about the overcrowding that exists in many
temporary detention centres, in particular pretrial detention centres (art. 11).
The State party should consider: (a) further reducing the period of pretrial
detention; (b) expediting the filling of vacancies in the court system; and (c) using
alternative measures in cases where the accused does not pose a threat to society.
19.
The Committee is also concerned that adequate protection may not be afforded to women
in places of detention and that no information is available with regard to violence against women
in detention or the existing procedures for lodging a complaint (art. 11).
The State party should ensure the protection of women in places of detention, and
that clear procedures for complaints are established.
20.
The Committee notes that while the Constitution and the Code of Criminal Procedure
contain provisions regarding the right to compensation for victims, there is no explicit law that
provides for reparations. The Committee is also concerned that there is no information available
regarding the number of victims who may have received some form of assistance or
rehabilitation (art. 14).
The State party should consider adopting specific legislation in respect of
compensation, reparation and restitution, and in the meantime, should take
practical measures to provide redress and fair and adequate compensation,
including the means for as full rehabilitation as possible.
21.
The State party should provide in its next periodic report detailed statistical data,
disaggregated by crimes, ethnicity and gender, on complaints relating to torture and ill-treatment
allegedly committed by law-enforcement officials and on the related investigations, prosecutions
and penal and disciplinary measures. Information is further requested on any compensation and
rehabilitation provided to the victims.
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The State party is encouraged to disseminate widely the reports submitted by Georgia and
the conclusions and recommendations of the Committee, in appropriate languages, through
official websites, the media and non-governmental organizations. Furthermore, the Committee