Correctional institutions The shared accommodation is to be expanded in the department for detainees awaiting trial by moving a glass portal. The necessary approval has been granted; however, the building work has been delayed due to the pandemic. Implementation impaired by pandemic X Women’s departments shall be run as shared accommodation as a matter of principle. X Only in justified isolated cases should women be detained in closed detention. 2.5.6.2 Shower opportunities for all women - Linz and Innsbruck correctional institution On two monitoring visits by the commission to Linz correctional institution in summer 2019, several inmates claimed independently of one another that only the employed women had the opportunity to shower every day. Those who were not employed were only allowed to use the shower areas twice a week. The commission heard similar complaints on its monitoring visits to Innsbruck correctional institution in autumn 2020. Subjective disadvantage The NPM was repeatedly assured that at least menstruating women have the opportunity to shower every day. The use of shower areas is possible upon request. Basically, the women’s department is run as a “relaxed department”. The cell doors are open Monday to Thursday from 7.00 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. and Friday to Sunday and on public holidays from 7.00 a.m. to 11.15 a.m. Keeping the shower areas open continuously did not stand the test due to the problematic interpretation of hygiene on the part of the inmates. The express request to open the shower rooms should not, however, cause a sense of shame. For this reason, the shower areas are now open only from 7.00 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. for general use by inmates who are not employees. Pragmatic solution X It shall be ensured that the increased hygiene needs of inmates (particularly during menstruation) are accommodated. X Menstruating women should have the opportunity to shower every day without having to request the same. 120