Correctional institutions staff) provides better orientation. This contributes to strengthening the relationship of trust, which is necessary for treatment in the medical area. The identification of employees by name – or at least by function – helps to create a communication- and relationship-oriented organisational structure, which is preferable to “anonymity” from a human rights perspective. It is part of the relationship culture between the inmates and the employees of the institution. NPM‘s recommendation not implemented XX Unfortunately, the Federal Ministry did not follow the recommendation to obtain visible tags for medical staff or the recommendation that prison guards wear name tags.  Infirmary staff should wear a clearly visible tag stating their name or function. 2.5.6 Righ to privacy The following chapter provides an overview of cases during the past year in which the NPM voiced criticism in connection with the basic right to protection of privacy. 2.5.6.1 Presence of media during raid - Stein and Graz-Karlau correctional institutions Police raid In early 2016, the general directorate for prisons and detention ordered a nationwide raid (targeted campaign). In the course of the raid, inmate cells, workshops and workplaces were inspected, and body searches were conducted on inmates (with full disrobement). Presence of reporters and photographers The NPM found that representatives of two of the print media, including photographers, were present during a raid on the Stein and Graz-Karlau correctional institutions. At the Stein correctional institution, they photographed workshops and inmate cells while the officers searched them. Items seized were photographed. At the Graz-Karlau correctional institution, photos were taken of the inmate cells and common areas of the institution (e.g. corridors, inmate cell doors, windows). Inappropriate infringement on right to privacy The NPM complained that the inmates’ right to privacy was infringed because official actions, such as searches of inmate cells and body searches, were observed and photographed by third parties. The public’s need to know is satisfied if the prison administration informs representatives of the media of the results of the official action and the items found. It is not permissible 128

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