opcat inspections 2011–2014 SiS submitted a statement in the investigation initiated following an inspection of the LVU home Stigby.29 It emerged that an inmate placed in isolation has to change into special clothes, a t-shirt and knee-length shorts. The LVU home Stigby had this procedure in order to ensure the safety of the individual during their isolation. In light of this statement, the Parliamentary Ombudsman made no further comment on the question of clothing. However, the Parliamentary Ombudsman stated that the question of whether it is necessary for an inmate to change clothes before being placed in isolation must always be assessed in the individual case, and the LVU home Stigby was requested to review its procedures. Observations during inspections of LVM homes Inmates’ opportunities for contact with the outside world30 No general examination of an inmate’s incoming mail is permitted. A decision must be made in each individual case on whether the conditions for this have been fulfilled. During an inspection of the SiS LVM home Hessleby, it was noted that the home had a mail processing procedure whereby its inmates were forced to open all incoming letters in the presence of personnel. However, no decision concerning examination had been made in the individual cases, and the home was criticised by the Parliamentary Ombudsman for this. The Parliamentary Ombudsman also made a statement on the possession of mobile phones etc. Pursuant to Section 31, LVM, an inmate at an LVM home may not possess anything that might, among other things, be detrimental to care or order at the home. An inspection of the LVM home Hessleby revealed that its inmates, pursuant to this provision, were not permitted to possess mobile phones. They were, however, allowed to have their own computers with access to the internet. The Parliamentary Ombudsman did not have any views on whether the individual should be allowed to have access to their own mobile phones or computers. However, the Parliamentary Ombudsman did emphasise that it might, as stated by inmates during the inspection, seem “illogical” to ban mobile phones, but allow computers. According to the Parliamentary Ombudsman, this might provide grounds for SiS to consider the issues surrounding the possession of mobile phones and computers in more detail at a central level.31 29 Ref. no. 5415-2013 30 Ref. no. 6378-2012, ref. no. 2793-2013 31 Ref. no. 6378-2012 33