Special purpose methods of deprivation of liberty I.4.3.  Hospital Custody Units 136.  In 2015 a visit was made to the Hospital Custody Unit (hereafter UCH) of the Virgen de la Luz Hospital in Cuenca, which is under the authority of the Secretary-General of Prison Institutions (SGIP). It deals with prisoners who have been admitted for hospital treatment, but is also used by the Regional Police Headquarters in Cuenca when a detainee requires hospital care. The hospital building is run by the Castilla-La Mancha Health Service (SESCAM), with the CNP only exercising functions relating to the custody of persons admitted. Visit to the Virgen de la Luz Hospital UCH in Cuenca The length of stay in these custody facilities depends on the type of medical care required. This applies both to CP prisoners in Cuenca as well as to people who have been detained by CNP officers. 137.  This was a follow-up visit. The first visit was made on March 29th 2011. During this time the facilities have not changed, nor have they been modified or refurbished. It is a closed unit on the 5th floor of the Hospital, with an office for the staff who guard the detainees or prisoners which provides access to the hallway that links with the 2 existing rooms/cells. At the time of the visit there were no inmates or detainees. Follow-up to the visit made in 2011 §207 and ss AR 2011 Cell in the UCH in Cuenca 138.  The facilities are still not equipped with a video surveillance and recording system. In view of the conclusion put forward by this institution in that respect, and following the previous visit, the SGIP responded by indicating that the rectification of these shortcomings depends on availability of budget. Following the visit in 2015 and new communication around this matter, the response from the SGIP has been the same. Video surveillance §477 AR 2010 §209 AR 2011 §79 AR 2014 139.  As was the case in 2011, and despite the conclusion put forward at that time by the NPM, there is still no cupboard for the storage of the patient’s belongings and clothing. When detainees or prisoners are ad- Cupboard for storing belongings §208 AR 2011 89

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