Implementation of Duties and Powers of the National Preventive Mechanism in 2010 Some PPs have detention rooms, but for different reasons, these are not used (PP Šentjernej and PP Rogaška Slatina). The detention rooms in PP Rogaška Slatina are not used because complaints about the material and services performed are being filed there; detention rooms PP in Šentjernej have not been used since 1 February 2007, although they are large, equipped and in compliance with the requested standards for detained persons. The problem lies in the non-classified post of the police officer on duty; therefore the DPM proposed the option for such classification to be examined. In its response report, MNZ wrote that Novo mesto Police Directorate (which includes PP Šentjernej) would examine the possibility of performing detention during day-time from Monday to Friday. Due to the unused room in PP Šentjernej, detained persons (including the highly intoxicated) have to be transported for several hours, which is also inappropriate in terms of costs. We therefore proposed that the reasons preventing the use of the detention rooms be eliminated as soon as possible. Video-surveillance was not adequately labelled in some detention rooms. We suggested placing signs with a warning about video-surveillance. In its response, MNZ informed us that signs had been put in place. Access to detention rooms in most cases is possible directly across the courtyard (with an intervention vehicle) or past the police officer on duty; only in some PPs (PP Postojna) are the detention rooms located in the basement and accessible only by passing the officer on duty. Lighting in detention rooms In two of the examined 22 PPs (PP Nova Gorica and PP Domžale), we observed that there is no proper daylight and/or artificial lighting in the detention rooms, and in four PPs (PP Trbovlje, PP Trebnje, PP Novo mesto and PP Rogaška Slatina), there was no daylight at all. We proposed that stronger lights be used for the artificial lighting. In its response, MNZ indicated that our proposals would be or had already been considered. In six PPs (PP Nova Gorica, PP Ljubljana Vič, PP Vrhnika, PP Postojna, PP Novo mesto and PP Šmarje pri Jelšah), we observed that light in the detention room is on overnight, since video-surveillance is not possible otherwise. We pointed out that artificial lighting might be disturbing for the detained person while in custody, and suggested that the PP explore ways of modifying or reducing the power of the artificial lighting during the night. In its response, MNZ indicated that they would consider our proposals on the installation of lights with less power appropriate during the night. Cleanliness of rooms Police stations employ a cleaner or have contracts with a cleaning service. Except in PP Postojna, the detention rooms were clean. In PP Postojna, we established that the walls of the detention room were rather dirty and needed to be painted, and MNZ agreed. We commend the keeping of records of room cleaning as performed in some PPs (PP Trebnje). Equipment of the rooms The detention rooms are generally adequately equipped (toilets, cushions for lying, bedding). Beds are typically wooden and equipped with PVC mattresses. Upon arrival, the person usually receives disposable bedding and a cover, which is stored in a special warehouse or room. In some PPs, there were no pillows, disposable sheets or chairs and tables. National Preventive Mechanism in the Republic of Slovenia under the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 25