An unannounced visit was conducted to Bilecik M Type Closed Penitentiary Institution on November 10, 2026, by a delegation from the Human Rights and Equality Institution of Türkiye, headed by Board Member Atty. Erol Gökdöl, within the scope of its duties as the National Preventive Mechanism.

During the visit, information was first obtained from the authority of the center. Afterwards the delegation made observations and examinations by interviewing those who are deprived of their liberties and the personnel in charge.

As part of the visit, treatment and accommodation conditions of detainees were examined in the light of national and international standards.

A report containing the findings, observations obtained during the visit and interviews and recommendations will be prepared and shared with the relevant institutions and the public.

Following the visit, a courtesy visit was paid to Denizli Chief Public Prosecutor Emre Genç by our Board Member Atty. Erol Gökdöl.