Places of Long-Term Deprivation of Liberty 368. The prison is located on the road from Meco to Alcalá de Henares and the The facilities cover an area options available for getting there by public transport are satisfactory. The of 4 hectares. The general facilities cover an area of 4 hectares. The buildings date back to 1979, although numerous alterations and a great deal of maintenance work have been performed since then and the general state of repair is good. Nevertheless, the development of building criteria and the modular structure of correctional facilities introduced state of repair is good. Nevertheless, the age of the buildings recommend the need for a major refurbishment since then recommend the need for a major refurbishment. As reported, the Ministry of Defence was provided with a report on the establishment’s requirements (ADNE) that follows along these lines, so it would be convenient to proceed to its assessment. 369. The facilities housing the inmates consist of 132 individual cells (123 for men and 9 for women) and 19 collectives ones, distributed between the various modules and buildings. In all cases, the cells have more than 10 square metres, which can be considered satisfactory. Depending on the location and distribution of the cells in the various buildings, their characteristics and age vary, although their conditions are generally acceptable. They are provided with basic items of furniture (shelves, tables, chairs, cots if required, etc.) and their own sanitary facilities with a toilet and washbasin. The cell doors are made of steel and, in some cases, of wood, and they do not have bars or grilles, remaining unlocked throughout the day. The size of the cells is 370. The ventilation and temperature observed during the visit were acceptable, which was also confirmed by some of the inmates. There is central heating but no air conditioning in the cells or in the communal areas and canteens. The cells are lit by both natural lighting — they have outside windows — and artificial lighting, being sufficient for carrying out everyday activities. The state of cleanliness observed during the visit was good, with this being the inmates’ responsibility. The prison has pest control services. The ventilation and 371. As they are located inside the cells, there is permanent access to the toilets. On this matter, inmates are required to look after and care for their personal hygiene. Upon arrival at the prison inmates are given a batch of personal toiletries, as well as any items they ask and pay for. Furthermore, this basic batch of products, which also contains feminine hygiene products for women inmates, is restocked each month. Permanent access to toilets. The prison provides bed linen and towels in sufficient quantity and in good condition, which are washed by the establishment’s laundry service, as are personal items of clothing. Inmates wear uniforms. Bed linen and towels in 372. Regarding CCTV, during the visit this Office noted the presence of cameras in the recreational areas, in certain indoor passageways and outside in the yards, whereas there are none inside the cells, toilets, visiting rooms or search and registration rooms. No information was provided on CCTV recordings. No information was THE OMBUDSMAN OF SPAIN considered satisfactory. Their doors are made of steel and remain unlocked throughout the day temperature observed during the visit were acceptable. The lighting was satisfactory and the facilities were clean Upon arrival, inmates are given a batch of personal toiletries good condition. Inmates wear uniforms provided on CCTV recordings 153

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