Visit no. 14-2015 Date: 2015.09.22 Location: Posto Territorial de Celorico da Beira da Guarda Nacional Republicana [National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Celorico da Beira] (Guarda) Subject: Detention conditions: lightning, ventilation, isolation against cold or heat. Food quality. Working conditions of the guards In the afternoon of September 22nd, a visit was conducted to the National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Celorico da Beira. No detainee was present. The detention area, located in the ground floor, comprises a vestibule and two individual cells. Both detention cells were clean, comply with the regulatory standards. The conditions of lighting and ventilation are very satisfactory. Although the first cell appears to be slightly humid, additional blankets are provided to the detainee if so requested. The calling device was functioning. It was reported that the existing cells are used on average four to five times a month and, in most cases, by request of the Immigration and Borders Service or by the Judiciary Police. Detainees do not stay overnight. Meals are provided to the detainees, purchased at a local restaurant and are allowed to take them in the guards’ dining room, where there is a small table for that purpose. Panels with information on the rights and duties of detainees in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish are displayed on the wall. The building, a former prison, was renovated approximately five years ago and is well maintained and proper. It has spacious facilities that include a dining room and an equipped kitchen. The agents’ accommodations are suitable and sufficient. No female guards currently work at the post. However, there is a room with toilet and sanitary facilities that may be used by female guards ensuring adequate privacy conditions. Since there are no lifts or inside ramps, only the ground floor is accessible to persons living with disabilities. • Visit no. 15-2015 Date: 2015.09.22 Location: Posto Territorial de Penacova da Guarda Nacional Republicana [National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Penacova] (Coimbra) Subject: Detention conditions: lightning, ventilation, isolation against cold or heat. Detainees’ rights to consult with an attorney, contact by telephone with the defender and to communicate with a family member or a trusted person. Proceedings to ascertain whether detainees have persons under their responsibility (v.g., minor, senior or person with disabilities). Protective measures 32 |