emphasis on the existing internal communication channels between the prisoners and the prison directorate. At the time of the visitation, there were 105 prisoners allocated to the prison. It was made a visitation to the prison area, namely to the spaces of accommodation pertaining to the common regime and to the programmed construction works in the space of accommodation pertaining to the open regime. Good conditions of habitability were attested both in the common regime and in the open regime, although, in the latter, mainly in the cells where repair works have already been made The directorate pointed out the water heating boilers poor conditions, thus needing urgent reparation. It was equally visited the kitchen and its adjacent spaces, as well as the two existing refectories, which were in good hygiene and wholesome conditions [as it was concluded]. The meal was also tasted. It was ascertained, before the directorate, the typology of procedures used on communication established between the prisoners and the directorate. It was verified, in this context, that mailboxes to that end have not yet been set. A reserved conversation was held with the citizens in reclusion, but no issues were identified, namely with respect to accommodation and alimentation. To sum up, the reality found in the Prison of Vila Real was positive, however it the issues related to the boilers reparation and to the installation of mailboxes able to guarantee a secret communication between prisoners and the directorate must be monitored. • Visit no. 5-2014 Date: 2014.11.06 Location: Vila Real Police Station Subject: Working conditions of the police officers; Detention conditions in terms of lighting, insulation against cold or heat, and air circulation; Rights of detainees to consult with an attorney, contact by telephone with the defender and to communicate with family or trusted person On November 6th a visit was conducted to Vila Real Police Station. The staff working conditions were verified, as well as the living conditions in the places of detention, in terms of lighting, temperature and ventilation, and the respect for the rights of detainees to consult with an attorney, contact their families and friends. | 17