This judgment concerns multiple applications against Ukraine regarding inadequate conditions of detention and lack of effective remedies. The Court examined ten applications jointly due to their similar subject matter. The Court found violations of Articles 3 and 13 of the Convention concerning poor detention conditions in Ukrainian facilities, particularly in the Dnipro Detention Facility. The main issues included overcrowding, lack of fresh air, poor sanitation, insufficient physical exercise, and other substandard conditions. The Court’s key findings include:
- Serious lack of space in prison cells (ranging from 1.1 to 3.6 square meters per inmate)
- Multiple deficiencies in physical conditions including poor ventilation, inadequate hygiene facilities, and insufficient access to basic necessities
- Absence of effective domestic remedies for complaints about detention conditions
- Additional violations related to excessive length of pre-trial detention and inadequate judicial review procedures
The Court awarded compensation ranging from 1,400 to 9,800 euros per applicant for non-pecuniary damage, plus additional amounts for costs and expenses. The judgment follows the Court’s established case-law, particularly referencing the precedents set in Melnik v. Ukraine and Sukachov v. Ukraine cases.
