Deputy Ombudsperson discussed with students about local mechanisms for the prevention of torture
19/12/2023
Pristina, 19th December 2023 – The Deputy Ombudsperson, Mr. Basri Kastrati, also a external lecturer at the Faculty of Philosophy in Pristina’s public University, in the department of social work, brought the first-year students at Ombudsperson’s Institution, with whom he discussed the “Prohibition of torture and inhumane treatment” as well as local mechanisms for the prevention of torture.
The director of National Preventive Mechanism, Mrs. Shqipe Ibraj Mala and the staff, who explained the work and activities of the mechanism, which include regular inspections in places where persons deprived of their liberty are kept, including police detention, detention, prisons, detention facilities and others.