Prison Overcrowding in Azerbaijan Increases Pressure on the Justice System

Amendments to Azerbaijan’s Law on Psychiatric Care have entered into force, providing for the digitalization of psychiatric care records, new grounds for conducting psychiatric examinations without a person’s consent, and additional measures during...

On June 1, as in most countries around the world, Azerbaijan marks International Children's Day. This day carries not only symbolic but also strategic significance. This year, issues related to children's rights have become particularly...

A delegation from the Council of Europe's Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT) visited Azerbaijan from September 22 to October 3 as part of a periodic review of the country. This was the first mission since the CPT delegation was denied entry to the country last summer.

The proposal to grant the President the authority to pardon not only those convicted but also individuals under investigation is being put forward in the Milli Majlis.