set up in each of the eight three-person inmate cells in Department 1 and eight three-person inmate cells in Department 2 (previously each of these inmate cells had a bunk bed and a single bed). The single beds were temporarily converted into bunk beds using a push-fit system. Each of these inmate cells has a total area of 19.5 m2, or 57.4 m3. Under the factual situation (occupancy), the prison administration is endeavouring to restore the original condition in the three-person inmate cells, i.e. one bunk bed and one single bed. In the view of the NPM, the loss of inmate cells cannot justify setting up two bunk beds in three-person inmate cells of this size. Even if the room size permits, there must be sufficient natural light and fresh air supply in addition to the available space; see also the (CPT) Report on Austria from 15 to 25 February 2009, GZ 311363/2009, CPT/Inf(2015)5. Inmates must have the opportunity to spend a reasonable part of the day outside of the cell. The approach may be temporary, but having four persons occupy these inmate cells is not an appropriate placement at the Linz correctional institution due to the spatial constriction.  Furnishing a three-person inmate cell with two bunk beds should be avoided due to the possible overcrowding of the cell. 2.5.10 Specially secured cells in questionable condition – Feldkirch correctional institution, Dornbirn field office In the Dornbirn field office of the Feldkirch correctional institution the members of the commission noted two isolation cells in the basement, which, according to the commanding officer, were currently no longer in use. One isolation cell was being used to store cleaning agents. Abandoned inmate cell The commission considered the condition of the two specially secured cells questionable. There were many corners and edges. If these inmate cells were occupied, the risk of injury would be great. Safety hazard The Federal Ministry of Justice added that there were only inmates with relaxed sentences at the field office. There was no likelihood that they would be placed in a specially secured cell. In addition, the Penitentiary System Act imposes no obligation for every institution to have a specially secured cell. When presented with the question, the Human Rights Advisory Council agreed with the opinion of the Federal Ministry of Justice. If there is, nevertheless, an incident, the inmate can be transferred to the main institution or a nearby hospital, if necessary, without undue delay. Human Rights Advisory Council shares the opinion of the Federal Ministry of Justice In light of this, the NPM recommends that, when specially secured cells are no longer being used as such and no need for such cells is Necessary precautions 111

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