RPO on Jakub A .: Kajdanki and night interrogations were not necessary

Adam Bodnar, a mediator under the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture, made a statement regarding the arrest and treatment of a suspect of the brutal murder of Kristina, 10, in Mrowiny. "There were no handcuffs or any necessary forceps," we read.

During the detention, the suspect "did not resist", thus "no handcuffs nor taking to neutralize the incapacity," says the National Mechanism for the Prevention of Torture.

"The measures used by the police seem disproportionate in this case.They are demonstrative and constitute an example of the manifestation of the power of the state over an individual who should not be reached in a democratic state of law", he added.

The communique also stated that it was "unacceptable" to "take the detainee out of the building barefoot and badly dressed, and then leave him in this state during the pleadings". According to the Commissioner for Citizens' Rights, "this behavior violates the dignity of the detainee and constitutes a violation of human rights".

It was also pointed out that "the information available to us does not indicate that the suspect had an advocate (at the office or by election), which could raise doubts as to the The prosecutor's office, by referring a suspect to a psychiatric examination, may suggest that this person may not have a proper judgment of his or her legal situation and the scope of the statements made. "

The interrogation of the suspect took place Saturday evening to Sunday in the office of the prosecutor of Świdnica, which also aroused the concern of the RPO.

"This is not an opportune moment for the implementation of a pleadings and, unless this is justified by the circumstances of the case, it is advisable to do so". avoid because there is no procedural obstacle to the interrogation of the detainees the next day, in the presence and after consultation of their lawyer, during the night, when the detainee is physically and emotionally exhausted, the Even the fact of his detention and the previous interrogation of the police can not be considered as a humanitarian treatment "- the statement said.

The full content of the declaration is available RIGHT HERE.

We remind you that the accused Jakub A. confessed to the accusations of which he was accused. He is currently in detention.

The funeral of Kristina, aged 10, will take place on Saturday.