55 Results in 2016 Organised activities Finding and recommendation Following a visit to the police immigration detention centre at Trandum in May 2015, the Parliamentary Ombudsman recommended that the police implement measures to strengthen organised activities, especially for detainees in Module 2 and long-term detainees. ›› Follow-up The National Police Immigration Service has implemented new measures in Module 2, including the possibility to use exercise bikes within the section. The police immigration centre has also started planning how communal rooms in the sections can be better used for activities, and has advertised a position for an activity coordinator. The police are in dialogue with the Red Cross concerning the provision of simple courses, and the police immigration centre is part of a trial project with the Salvation Army and Safe Way Home, where representatives of these organisations come to the activity building for conversations with individual detainees. Following the NPM’s visit, the police went on a study trip to immigration detention centres in Sweden and Denmark, which has inspired them to consider offering limited internet access as an optional activity. ›› Accessibility for people with disabilities Finding and recommendation During its visit to Kongsvinger Prison in August 2015, the NPM found that inmates with disabilities would have difficulty getting to the common room on the first floor in Section A, where the only cell adapted for a wheelchair user was on the ground floor. There was no stair lift or elevator. This negatively affects disabled inmates' ability to take part in communal activities with the other inmates in the section. The Parliamentary Ombudsman pointed out that inmates with disabilities should be ensured conditions equal to those of other inmates. ›› Follow-up Kongsvinger Prison has stated that better conditions will be secured for inmates with disabilities, including ensuring they have the same access to common areas as other inmates. In February 2017, a new Section H opened with capacity for 20 inmates. A lift has been installed in the section so that inmates with disabilities will have access to both Section H and Section A. ›› Exercise yards Finding and recommendation Following the March 2016 visit to Bredtveit Prison, the Parliamentary Ombudsman recommended that the prison ensure inmates have access to an outdoor area that facilitates varied activity and exercise. ›› Follow-up Bredtveit Prison has implemented measures to compensate for the size and design of the exercise yard. The prison has opened a new garden with plants, seats and walking areas next to the school and library. The garden forms part of the exercise yard and thereby increases the size of the area. The prison also stated that it would apply for funding to further upgrade its exercise yard. ››