Places of Long-Term Deprivation of Liberty cell doors are a safety hazard as they are simply hollow holes, and this should be corrected, although special mention should be made of Pereiro de Aguiar (Ourense) where the windows are made of reinforced glass, which gives a much less oppressive feeling than in a standard cell. 327. The ventilation of the cells can generally be considered satisfactory, as they The ventilation of the cells are fitted with windows that can be opened. The attachment of perforated steel can be considered shutters on some of the cell windows at certain prisons for reasons of security is now the exception. The Ombudsman has been informed that this follows a commitment undertaken accordingly in cases such as Morón de la Frontera satisfactory and the perforated steel shutters on the windows are now the exception (Seville) and Nanclares de la Oca (Alava). At Albacete and Alicante-Cumplimiento, the Ombudsman was informed that a technical solution is being sought for their definitive removal. 328. Regarding the temperature on site, the more modern prisons and a large The majority of the prisons number of the older ones have central heating systems, but no air conditioning. visited have central heating The Alicante-Cumplimiento prison has neither central heating nor air conditioning, although the staff did say that permission is given to have portable systems but no air conditioning heaters and fans. In spite of this, during some of the inspection visits the inmates complained of being either too hot or too cold during more severe weather conditions. 329. The cells are lit by both artificial and natural lighting, which is generally The artificial and natural acceptable, and in those cases in which more specific lighting is required inmates lighting conditions in the are allowed to have table lamps. The point also reiterates the comments made in paragraph 327 about perforated steel shutters. cells are generally acceptable 330. During the inspection visits made, it has been observed that those cells It is difficult to maintain occupied by several inmates are more difficult to keep clean, which is also the case satisfactory levels of when the same area is used for recreational activities and as a canteen. Whilst the cells are cleaned by the inmates, as part of their mandatory personal duties, all the other areas are cleaned by inmates who may receive a reward, even in cash (this is cleanliness in shared cells. Disinfection and rodent control are performed referred to as paid duties, or “destinos remunerados”). The disinfection and rodent control of the premises is undertaken as per the regulations, or whenever deemed necessary for whatever circumstance. 331. Inmates have permanent access to sanitary facilities, with the cells being There is permanent access fitted with their own toilet and washbasin, with a shower only in the more modern to toilets prisons. In addition, there are external toilets available during those times when the cells are locked. Inmates are required to look after and care for their personal hygiene, although there are no specific timetables or rules. Upon arrival at a prison, and at regular intervals, inmates are provided with batches of personal toiletries. Furthermore, inmates can purchase other toiletries from the prison shop. THE OMBUDSMAN OF SPAIN 139