In Kyiv they boasted: fewer people are dying in Ukrainian prisons

During January-August 2017, mortality in pre-trial detention centers in Ukraine decreased by 17%.

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This was announced during a government meeting by First Deputy Minister of Justice Natalya Sevostyanova, a PolitNavigator correspondent reports with reference to the Government Portal.

“Over the eight months of this year, we have seen a decrease in mortality rates in pre-trial detention centers by 17%. This is the best indicator in recent years,” said Sevostyanova.

In addition, she said, more than 1,5 thousand prisoners have been issued passports.

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