Annual Report 2010 by the National Preventive Mechanism against Torture If signs of infectious or If a detainee is found to show signs of infectious or contagious diseases, contagious diseases are prophylactic measures are taken, he/she is isolated as a precautionary measure found, prophylactic measures are set in place and the cell is disinfected and the cell is disinfected. There is a special protocol for pregnant female detainees. The officers in charge of the stations visited indicated that every effort was made to avoid confining them in the cells. It was reported that the force has been issued with guidelines for action in such cases. The NPM has asked to be shown these guidelines for analysis. Food supplies vary: at some 130. The food supply system varied from one facility to another. In some establishments it is cases food was purchased from establishments near the station, while at others acquired from nearby establishments and at others there are machines that dispense hot dishes there were machines that dispensed hot dishes, with two types of menu available. These machines were also used by the officers stationed at the relevant establishments for their own meals. Detainees are not permitted to have food brought in or to order and pay for food from outside. Constraints arising from religious beliefs are taken into account in the food provided to detainees in the cells, but it may not be suitable for persons who suffer from certain medical conditions. Toilet facilities are 131. All the holding areas have toilet facilities outside the cells for men and outside the cells women, each with a washbasin, toilet and shower. The standards of hygiene, upkeep and ventilation were good. At the station in Bilbao there is another toilet with a washbasin and a toilet bowl fitted with a grille, used for detainees suspected of carrying narcotics inside their bodies. Showers stalls are separated by a medium-height wall, and the perimeter bars are fitted with translucent panels that allow indirect monitoring by guards while safeguarding privacy. To use the toilet, detainees must ask the officers guarding them. At several of the establishments visited incontinence pads and feminine hygiene products were found to be stocked. Large supplies of clothing 132. Large supplies of cotton clothing (underwear, t-shirts, trousers, loose shirts are available, which and slippers) were found to be stocked at all establishments. These items are used detainees can use if they wish once only. Detainees may wear their own clothes or use these items, at their own free will. If they decide to use the clothing provide, their clothes are kept in individual lockers, of which there is one for each cell. There are fireproof blankets 133. Detainees sleep on built-in plinths. They are provided with fireproof & mats but they are blankets and mats, all of which are used once only, but there are no mattresses. unsuitable for sleeping The mats may be adequate for a stay of a few hours, but are unsuitable if detainees must sleep in the cells. Only visits from legal 134. Detainees can receive visits only from their legal counsel and from consular counsel and consular staff, staff in the case of foreign nationals. No complaints of foreign nationals having if relevant, are authorised 78 problems contacting their diplomatic or consular representatives were reported THE OMBUDSMAN OF SPAIN