Karlau correctional institution offers the opportunity for Skype conversations. Contact via Skype includes video transmission and is recorded as a visit by the integrated prison administration. It is encouraging that an expansion of the Skype test run to include other correctional institutions and a decree on the matter are being planned. The NPM asked to be informed of any arrangements in this area.  Evening and weekend visits should be permitted in the juvenile ward of the Innsbruck correctional institution and in the Klagenfurt correctional institution.  The opportunity to use Skype calls should be introduced nationwide as soon as possible. 2.5.2.5. Structural furnishings Conditions in the holding cells of the Innsbruck correctional institution call for criticism During a visit to the holding cells of the Innsbruck correctional institution, which are located in the basement of the Innsbruck Regional Court, the commission observed that the toilet was not separated from the rest of the cell. Moreover, there was no privacy screen or odour barrier so that the toilet had to be used directly in the cell and immediately next to any fellow inmate if there was double occupancy. In addition, the toilet facility could be seen from outside through the tray slot. No separate sanitary facilities Moreover, the commission observed that the artificial lighting could only be turned on and off from the outside. The detainees could not regulate the supply of fresh air, which is provided by a ventilation system. The old and worn-out furniture and the fact that smoking is permitted in all cells – and the smell of old smoke was detectable in these cells – are also worth criticising. The detainees particularly complained because the holding cells provided no opportunity to lie down and rest. Unhealthful atmosphere in the cells The Federal Ministry of Justice was confronted with these observations. It was also emphasised that the CPT recommends that cells have sufficient light for reading and permit the entry of daylight [see CPT/Inf/E /2002 1 – Rev. 2010, p. 26]. In addition, detainees should have a certain amount of control over lighting and ventilation. Inmates should be able to open windows and shutters and turn the lights on and off themselves. Independent control of ventilation seems to be particularly important, as smoking is permitted in all holding cells and because the sanitary facilities are located in the cells as well. Moreover, it should be emphasised that the current lack of a partition around the toilets violates the requirement of respect for human dignity. The Federal Ministry of Justice informed the NPM that spatial separation of the toilet area in the holding cell and changes to the Spatial separation of the toilet area 111

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