detainees have to leave their cells for use it. It is clear that the space is prepared only to house detainees waiting for relatively short periods (a few hours at most) court proceedings. Detainees cannot spend the night in the cells. Therefore, the cells do not have any massive concrete (sink, bed and protection cubicle), except the masonry platform that serves as the seat only, but not as bed. The cells have the same area and natural light which comes from iron bars forming the front wall of the space. These iron bars are also enables for surveillance of the detainees made by direct observation. The ceiling height is quite high (around three meters). The whole area of the cells had recent works and has great constructive conditions, as well as cleaning, ventilation and lighting conditions. In the lobby, it is affixed information on the rights and duties of the detainees. However, one gets the idea that, although formally complied with the obligation to display the information, the size of the characters and the selected location (although front to the cells, but outside) not allow detainees to read the information. The cleaning of cells is done daily, in the same way as the remaining plants of the court. It is planned that meals are provided by a local restaurant, where they are ordered as needed. If necessary, diet can be ordered. In short, the conditions found in the detention area of the Judicial Court of of Évora are very satisfactory. Notwithstanding, it should be made a negative reference about the size of the letters of rights panel and obligations of detainees. • Visit no. 28-2015 Date: 2015.11.23 Location: Posto Territorial de Évora da Guarda Nacional Republicana [National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Évora] (Évora) Subject: Detention conditions. Working conditions of the guards. Dialogue with the detainees, especially about the time of detention and the transport conditions In the morning of November 23rd, it was visited the National Republican Guard Territorial Post of Évora. Following informal conversation with the Chief Officer, it was concluded that the two previously existing cells are currently closed. Last year it was elaborated a project for the reactivation of one of the spaces, which is suspended in the face of lack of funding. Presently, the detainees are being sent to the Territorial Posts of Arraiolos (main location), Vendas Novas, Portel and Estremoz. 46 |