Prisoners in Bakirkoy L Type Women's Closed Prison said that their right to health and medical treatment are denied. 

The prisoners said that they were forced to undergo medical checks handcuffed.

In a letter sent through their families women prisoners denounced that their comrades suffering from serious health problems "are prevented from receiving treatment."

In particular the prisoners denounced the situation of their comrades suffering from hepatitis B and chronic diseases who should be checked regularly but in fact are not.
 
Women said: " We are kept handcuffed and we are not allowed to have a proper doctor-patient relation."

The prisoners called on human rights institutions to act and speak out against the illegal procedures and decisions they are subjected to.

"We want the human rights institutions to hear our voice. - said the prisoners in their letter - We do not accept these type of violations."