POLITICS
HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS OF DENMARK MEETS WITH THEIR AZERBAIJANI COLLEAGUES
The Danish delegation has also been received by UN Resident-coordinator in Azerbaijan Marco Borsotti, UNICEF representatives, newly appointed representative of COE Secretary General Matz Lindberger and representative of Norwegian Women’s Council. During the meetings, the parties discussed business relations with Ombudsman Institute in Azerbaijan and further cooperation with this structure.
To familiarize with the reforms carried out in penal system and in the sphere of protection of prisoners’ rights, the Danish delegation members met with Head of the Main Department of Execution of Court Decisions under the Ministry of Justice Aydin Gasimov. The latter has updated the guests on legal reforms in the country, interaction between Ombudsman Institute with the Ministry for protection and restoration of the rights of convicts.
The Danish delegation has visited place of detention N4 and children’s labor settlement, met with convicts and familiarized with their conditions