11. The NIHR also monitored a case on allegations that a number of inmates went on strike and refused to attend visits because they were conducted behind the glass barrier, in addition they objected to the inspection mechanism. At that time, the NIHR contacted the competent authorities in this regard, which responded that the center deals with this matter in accordance with the laws and regulations in force. 12. Another monitoring case relates to the allegation that the inmates are being searched and that their basic belongings are being confiscated and destructed at the Correction and Rehabilitation Center. The NIHR immediately contacted the competent authorities in this regard; it turned out that the inspection was a routine measure and was done in accordance with the internal procedures and regulations in force in the Center, and that the inspection resulted in finding a number of prohibited items that were confiscated. 13. One of the monitoring cases revolved around the allegation that an inmate in the Correction and Rehabilitation Center was prevented from communicating with his family after he was transferred to solitary confinement. The NIHR contacted the concerned persons at the competent authority, and it was found that transferring the inmate to solitary confinement is a disciplinary punishment due to his failure to follow the internal procedures and regulations of the Center, which are stipulated in the Law on Correctional and Rehabilitation Institutions and the accompanying executive regulations, and that once the solitary confinement period expires, the inmate will be allowed to communicate with his family. 14. One of the monitoring cases was about two young convicts (juveniles) being incarcerated in the adult convicts building of the Correction and Rehabilitation Center. The NIHR contacted those concerned in the competent authorities, and it was found that the aforementioned convicts were transferred to the adults’ building after they have reached the age of twenty-one years (age of majority). 15. With regard to the right to education, the NIHR monitored a case on the allegation of existence of discriminatory practices by the Ministry of Education in distributing scholarships. Although the NIHR addressed the Ministry to inquire about the mechanism and system for distributing scholarships and educational grants, it did not receive a response in 2019. 16. The NIHR monitored a case on the allegation that one of the inmates in the Correction and Rehabilitation Center was not allowed to practice his religious rituals. The NIHR visited the inmate immediately; after talking to him, it was found that the allegations circulated on social media were invalid, and the inmate confirmed that he was not responsible for the posted tweets that would promote discord and sectarianism. 93