Klagenfurt police detention centre by constructing a social area for prisoners serving an administrative penalty and should make this a priority – including in terms of the budget. It is gratifying to hear that – according to information provided by the Federal Ministry of the Interior – the 2009 recommendation of the CPT with respect to equipping cells with electrical outlets has been implemented. According to that information, all ten cells in the closed detention area have now been equipped with a switchable electrical outlet. Equipping the cells with electrical outlets The NPM welcomes the fact that prisoners detained in the closed detention area at least have further access to information and entertainment in this respect – in addition to the use of batteryoperated equipment (e.g. radios) and access to centralised radio equipment (the house radio).  A social area for prisoners serving an administrative penalty must be constructed in the Klagenfurt police detention centre. 2.6.5 Linz police detention centre – repeated criticism of hygiene standards and the wretched condition of the baths On the occasion of a visit made by the commission in 2012, parts of the Linz police detention centre were very dirty; particularly in the security cells. The filth observed, the unpleasant smells and the strong presence of pests (drain flies) indicated inadequate cleaning. The baths gave the impression of being old and very worn-out. During a recent visit to the Linz police detention centre in 2013, the commission was unable to find any improvement in hygiene conditions as compared to the situation found during the previous visit. Uncleanliness and pests In reaction to this criticism, the Federal Ministry of the Interior hired a cleaning company to clean and disinfect some of the cells and stations. In addition, the day cells were painted. The Federal Ministry of the Interior instructed the management of the police detention centre to ensure proper cleaning in the future. In the course of a visit in 2014, the commission reiterated its criticism of the poor condition of the baths. At the time of the visit, the shower heads in the bath at the female station were so calcified that water sprayed in all directions. The commission also criticised the fact that there was only cold water in the cells. Wretched condition of the baths Thereupon, the Federal Ministry of the Interior had the showers repaired (replacement of the shower heads) and had their functions more closely monitored (especially the direction in which the water Total renovation as a solution? 130