This judgment concerns multiple applications against Ukraine regarding inadequate conditions of detention and lack of effective remedies. The Court joined six applications due to their similar subject matter, examining complaints under Articles 3 and 13 of the Convention.The Court found violations regarding poor detention conditions in the Kyiv Pre-Trial Detention Facility, where applicants were held in overcrowded cells (2-3.5 m² per person) with various deficiencies including poor sanitation, inadequate temperature, insufficient natural light, and lack of proper food and medical care.The main provisions of the judgment include:
- Confirmation of violations of Articles 3 and 13 of the Convention due to inadequate detention conditions and lack of effective remedies
- Recognition of additional violations under well-established case-law, including excessive length of pre-trial detention and criminal proceedings
- Award of compensation ranging from 1,700 to 9,800 euros per applicant for non-pecuniary damage
Key aspects for implementation:
- The judgment establishes specific space requirements and minimum standards for detention conditions
- It reinforces the requirement for effective domestic remedies regarding detention conditions
- The Court ordered Ukraine to pay compensation within three months, with interest applicable after that period
- The decision references previous cases (Melnik v. Ukraine and Sukachov v. Ukraine) as established precedents
