Concerning the food issues it was informed that, considering the proximity of the prison establishment, the detainees’ meals are assured by the prison services. To sum up, it is urgent the remodelling of the detention area, especially in order to improve the entry and staying conditions of the prisoners in the existing cells. At the moment it is also important to remove all the material stored in the corridor, near the detention cells. • Visit no. 31-2015 Date: 2015.11.23 Location: Esquadra de Beja da Polícia de Segurança Pública [Police Station of Beja] (Beja) Subject: Detention conditions. Working conditions of the police officers. Dialogue with the detainees, especially about the time of detention and the transport conditions On the afternoon of November 23rd, a visit was carried out to the Police Station of Beja. At the time of the visit no citizen is arrested, so it was not possible to hear the detainees as planned. The detention area has two active individual cells. Both cells were clean and complied with the regulatory standards, never having need for disinfection. The access to the antechamber is made through a door with bars. In the antechamber it is visible the panel with the information on the rights and duties of detainees in the Portuguese, Spanish, English and French. In the antechamber there are some visible leaks too. Both cells have natural and artificial lighting, the latter properly protected by metal grid. The floor is covered with ceramic materials and the walls are painted in light colour. There are concrete massive for bed and iron sink, and there is another for toilet protection, all with rounded corners. There is a toilet bowl, with flowmeter embedded in the wall just being visible the power button. There is a calling device functioning in case of need of assistance. Cells doors are in iron plate, opening to the exterior. Cells windows are protected with exterior bars and iron grid. Windows overlook the inner courtyard of the police station, where the safety plug is located. It is delivered to the detainee disposable linens and blankets that are removed at the end of the detention. Cleaning is done daily (five days a week), never having need for disinfection. In case of overcrowding, detainees are transferred to the detention cells of the National Republican Guard. 50 |