Thanks to the implemented training for “Acquisition of construction skills in practice” all bedrooms on the 1st floor in the main prison building are refreshed with painted walls, ceilings, beds, drawers, and terracotta was placed on the floor of some premises based on need. During the practical trainings of the two groups for acquiring the profession “Builder”, specialty “Major and finishing works”, delivered from 21 November to 12 December 2018, all the other bedrooms and common premises on the 2nd and 4th floors in the main prison building were re-painted. At the end of 2018, exterior renovation of the entire main prison building started. The renovation was carried by an external company under a contract with SEPP. At the time of the inspection in 2019, the exterior renovation was completed. The total number of inmates as of 01.01.2019 is 382, including: convicts – 359; opentype – 130; closed-type for non-repeat offenders – 85; closed-type for repeat offenders – 136; defendants – 22; accused – 9. The main prison building accommodates 266 inmates, Pleven PH – 90, and Vit PH – 37. The inmates serving life imprisonment are 16, including 12 with the right for substitution and 4 without the right for substitution. At the date of the inspection in 2019, the NPM did not find overcrowdedness in the prison. During its previous inspections the NPM found that the detention facility in the city of Pleven does not meet the national and international standards. There was no outdoor space in it. There were no sanitary units in the premises. There was not sufficient daylight and ventilation in the premises. After the NPM recommendation in 2015, the detention facility was relocated and the problems with the living conditions were resolved. The capacity of the detention facility in the city of Pleven within the structure of Pleven Prison is 51 persons, with average daily occupancy rate of 36 detainees. The total number of detainees in the detention facility with Pleven Prison is 257. The NPM did not find overcrowdedness in the detention facility. Feeding of the deprived from their liberty persons is delivered in accordance with the approved nutrition tables and the established practical guidelines on their application. One inmate is entitled to 2622 calories and those who work receive extra 517 calories in accordance with the nutrition tables of 19.03.2007, approved by the Ministry of Justice. The menus include diversely prepared meals that ensure optimal compliance with the physiological nutrition norms in order to meet the physiological needs of inmates, ensure normal life and create conditions to preserve the health of inmates. When compiling the main and different dietary regimes prescribed by medical professionals, the recommended intake values are taken into consideration. For 2018, the average cost of food per day was BGN 3.72. The approved posts for persons deprived of their liberty engaged in servicing and community supporting activities are fairly insufficient and do not allow all willing inmates to do some kind of work; only 12 % of the existing inmates hold posts. For the calendar 2018, only 453 posts were planned. With the help and assistance of SEPP, alternatives for other types of work are being sought, by entering into contracts with external companies. For the calendar 2018, contracts were concluded with 5 companies, where 131 inmates work for different periods of time. The prison has good cooperation with Pleven Municipality which seasonally hires inmates placed at Pleven CTPH to clean and improve the area of Kaylaka Park. As a compensation for the limited labour opportunities, the possibilities for voluntary labour under Article 80 EPRCA are extensively used. For the improvement of public facilities, maintenance and hygiene of the premises and the prison area and attaching hostels, 1572 labour 19