This judgment concerns multiple applications against Ukraine regarding inadequate conditions of detention and lack of effective remedies. The Court examined nine 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 various Ukrainian detention facilities between 2020 and 2024. The violations included overcrowding, lack of fresh air, poor hygiene facilities, lack of privacy, insufficient access to water and showers, poor quality of food, and other substandard conditions.The Court’s main findings include:
- All applicants were kept in detention in conditions that fell below acceptable standards, with personal space ranging from 2.5 to 3.8 square meters per inmate
- The Ukrainian legal system lacked effective remedies for complaints about detention conditions
- In some cases, additional violations were found regarding excessive length of pre-trial detention and criminal proceedings
The Court awarded compensation ranging from 1,500 to 9,800 euros per applicant for non-pecuniary damage, plus additional amounts for costs and expenses in some cases. The judgment follows the Court’s established case-law, particularly referencing the precedents set in Melnik v. Ukraine and Sukachov v. Ukraine regarding detention conditions.
