The reality found in the visitation to Prison Santa Cruz do Bispo left a positive impression not only due to its organisation, physical conditions and cleanliness of the space, but also due to educational and pedagogical intervention of the Prison’s Childcare. • Visit no. 13-2014 Date: 2014.11.07 Location: National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Matosinhos, Porto Subject: 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 7th a visit was conducted to the National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Matosinhos, Porto. Both conditions of detention areas in terms of lighting, insulation against cold or heat and air circulation and the rights of detainees to consult with an attorney, contact by telephone with the defender and to communicate with family or trusted person were verified. The detention area consisted of two cells without ventilation to the outside or natural lighting. In one of the cells there was a foam mattress placed on the stand, without any coverage but, on the other, the mattress had cover. When each detainee enters the premises he/her is given a set with a sheet and a blanket. The physical conditions of the cells lead to conclude that the temperature in detention must be very low, especially in the days of winter. There is no temperature adjustment device and the blankets will not be sufficient. Moreover, the infrastructure is frugal and ancient. There is however a calling device. The cleaning service is done by external company, on weekdays, but the room was clean. It was also reported that the detainees were always allowed to contact a lawyer, namely through the service phone. It is also allowed to inmates to inform the family or other persons of confidence about your situation. But police officers didn’t ask detainees whether they had dependents, including children, old people or handicapped people whose situation should be taken care of. National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Matosinhos does not offer suitable conditions for detention of citizens and a negative reference regarding the temperature of the cells must be made. | 25