Correctional institutions Satellite facilities undersupplied It is noticeable that there is no video interpreting device in the satellite facility (Dornbirn satellite facility of Feldkirch correctional institution). The Federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice considers this unnecessary, as care is taken that the detainees selected for this satellite facility can express themselves at least in English. The ministry also said that several foreign languages are covered by the multilingual staff. The NPM remains firm in its recommendation that satellite facilities too shall be equipped with a video interpreting system. XX  Qualified interpreters shall be engaged when there are communication problems in the medical area, in administrative penalty proceedings and during counselling (e.g. psychological service, social work service). XX  The video interpreting systems available nationwide shall be used without exception in the medical area, in administrative penalty proceedings and for counselling. Detainees shall not be deployed for translation services. XX  The video interpreting system should also be used in the access area and in the departments. XX  Video interpreting shall also be provided in the satellite facilities. 2.5.11 Detention of mentally ill offenders Monitoring the living conditions of persons who have become criminal as a consequence of mental illness is one of the core areas of the NPM mandate. Because of the risk that these persons could commit another crime with serious consequences, the court can also impose a “precautionary measure” in addition to or instead of the penalty, depending on whether they were accountable or not at the time of the deed. Such measures are prescribed for an indefinite period. They shall be enforced for as long as their purpose requires. Precisely because this does not rule out lifelong detention, the placement of mentally ill offenders in detention is particularly sensitive from a human rights point of view. 2.5.11.1 Material and personnel conditions Göllersdorf correctional institution 145 As in previous years, the NPM also visited Göllersdorf correctional institution, a special facility with the mandate to treat offenders who cannot be held accountable for their crimes. The focus of the visit this time was the living conditions of those detained there over the long term. One of them showed clear signs of hospitalisation. This was confirmed by the medical management.