Correctional institutions
Furthermore, it was recorded on this visit that the kitchen in the admission
section was damaged in places and very dirty. The criticism by the NPM was
also taken as an opportunity to organise overall refurbishment, which was
completed at the end of May 2019.
Leoben correctional
institution
For years, the detainees at Leoben correctional institution have complained
about the frequent interruptions to the supply of warm water. The Federal
Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice reported
repeatedly of measures to rectify this problem, which regrettably have not
delivered the desired result for many years.
In December 2018 the Federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms,
Deregulation and Justice reported that the reason for this is the highly sensitive
shower fittings. These fittings are now being successively replaced – whenever
a defect is reported – with standard single-lever taps. In this way, a solution
was found that does not hinder operation and is exorbitantly costly.
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Maintenance and refurbishment work or reconstruction shall ensure that the rooms and
fittings in correctional institutions meet the minimum standards that can be expected of
modern, resocialisation-based detention.
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Sufficient, contemporary therapy rooms should be available in institutions that
specialise in the treatment and care of detainees with increased therapeutic needs.
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Sufficient space shall be provided for long-term visits.
2.5.8.2 Toilets in cells for multiple inmates
Dornbirn satellite facility
of Feldkirch correctional
institution
As on the recent visits to Dornbirn satellite facility of Feldkirch correctional
institution, the NPM observed that the structural condition of one cell did not
comply with the legal provisions. The toilet was inadequately separated from
the rest of this cell for multiple inmates.
Structural separation
mandatory for years
Since 1 January 2017, it has been required by law that toilets have to be
structurally separated from cells. The toilets in cells for multiple inmates must
be completely separated from the rest of the cell. A toilet in a cell for multiple
inmates that is only separated by a partition that is open at the top and the
bottom does not comply with the hygiene standards and the principle of
safeguarding human dignity.
The NPM reiterates the recommendation to ensure a complete structural
separation of the toilet from the rest of the cell as soon as possible. Furthermore,
the installation of ventilation systems is also recommended. Only one inmate
shall be detained in the cell until it is refurbished accordingly.
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