ii) on the first floor from the right, which has a capacity of 74 inmates are housed prisoners non-smokers; iii) on the right side of the ground floor, which has a capacity for 40 inmates are housed prisoners in serving a sentence for sex crimes; iv) on the ground floor on the left are housed prisoners with health problems and workers inmates; Beyond these broad criteria, they are taken into consideration other characteristics, such as, for example, nationality. The kitchen was visited, having proceeded to the test meal. In this aspect, it should be noted the tiny amount of the food served, resulting in a manifest breach of its capitation. It was announced the intention of remodelling, in the short term, the space occupied by the kitchen, as well as the replacement of some of the existing equipment there. It was also reported the problem of capitation control. With regard to disciplinary proceedings, they were consulted 13 disciplinary cases, there being nothing to criticize about the procedures observed. Remained private conversation with citizens in reclusion, t was identified some problems, particularly about the food quality, as well as in relation to the timings of making available hot water. To sum up, the South area of the prison of Caxias has some problems concerning ventilation and humidity of the cells. It was mentioned that the prison’s director should strengthening monitor the performance of the food concessionaire company. It was also indicated that the direction should reassess the availability of hot water model to the prison population, not only in its frequency and duration respect, but given the number of showers which are available. On the positive side, it should be noted the excellent habitability of accommodation intervened in North area. • Visit no. 8-2015 Date: 2015.09.18 Location: Estabelecimento Prisional de Monsanto [Monsanto’s Prison Facility] (Lisbon) Subject: Detention conditions: lightning, ventilation, isolation against cold or heat. Terms of occupation of inmates’ leisure. Disciplinary procedures. Mental health support. Food quality 24 |