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
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