4.2.2.1.5. The right to religious life
Specific conditions for religious ceremonies are not provided nor there are special facilities provided for
the religious practice and religious needs, except the specific needs in nutrition, as already stated
above.
4.2.2.1.6. Right to walk and recreation
Within the Remand Prison in Bijelo Polje there is a circular concrete track on a grassy surface. There
are no benches or eaves for protection from atmospheric precipitation and sunshine installed. During
the visit, the material was brought and the renovation of this track as well as of concrete surfaces in
front of the rooms and solitary confinements on the ground floor started.
We are informed that detainees are enabled to walk in the open air for a period of 40 minutes, 2 times a
day, morning and afternoon, and that every day during the time for walking they have the opportunity to
bathe.
4.2.2.1.7. The right to contact with families and lawyers
Detainees have the right on family visit for a period of one hour, once a week.
In the room envisaged for communication with a lawyer and for family visits, which is of size of 15 m2, at
the same time 5 detainees can have visits. They are separated from visitors with transparent partition
and are speaking via intercom. The room is covered by video surveillance, painted, clean and tidy.
In addition to this room, there is a room designed for children's visits. The room is painted, clean and
dry, equipped with necessary furniture and on the walls are painted images of child heroes who are
contributing to a more pleasant atmosphere.
4.2.2.1.8. House rules
During the conversation with detainees we were informed that upon the arrival at the Remand Prison,
detainees were informed of the rights and obligations established by the house rules, i.e. the Rulebook
on the manner of the execution of detention.
4.2.2.1.9. Abuse
According to the information obtained from the Prison Administration during 2013 there was no use of
force. On the basis of the interviews with detainees and their statements that the treatment of officers to
them is fair and professional, the NPM concluded that in the Remand Prison there were no abuse and
torture.
4.2.2.1.10. Disciplinary Measures
Disciplinary measure "isolation" is generally imposed for illegal possession of a mobile phone. The
procedure is performed correctly and detainee receives a decision on imposed disciplinary measure.
Before starting with disciplinary measure of isolation, a prescribed medical examination is performed.
According to data obtained by the Prison Administration the disciplinary measure of isolation was
imposed in four cases. In the interview during the visit, no detainee had objections to the conduct of
proceedings and the imposing of disciplinary measure.
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