Correctional institutions XX  Toilets shall be completely separated from the remainder of the cell in cells for multiple inmates in order to comply with hygiene standards and safeguard human dignity. 2.5.8.3 Right to privacy when giving urine samples On a visit to Dornbirn satellite facility, several inmates claimed that they had been observed by prison guards while giving urine samples. A mirror for the indirect observation of the urine sample is not fitted – contrary to standard practice – in the toilets. No mirrors The Federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice responded that the detainees are searched prior to giving the urine sample. The urine sample is then given alone and without direct supervision. This “gentle” approach means that it is not necessary to fit a mirror. The decree for providing a urine sample gives the detainees a choice. The detainee can decide if he would prefer to make the urine sample under direct supervision or undergo a body search in advance. Approach not conformant with the decree The NPM therefore recommends fitting a mirror in each toilette where urine samples are normally given and informing the inmates about their choice in this matter. XX 2.5.9  The detainees can choose whether they would prefer an indirect observation when giving a urine sample or being searched beforehand. Exercising this right of choice shall not be impeded by inadequate structural conditions. Contact to the outside 2.5.9.1 Visiting time Detainees should have the opportunity to maintain their relationships with family and friends. Regular contact to the outside world is a major contributor to the resocialisation process. The visiting times should enable working persons or school-age children to visit prisoners. The NPM considers it advisable that detainees can be visited at least on one workday including in the afternoon or in the early evening as well as at the weekend. The institution management shall set the visiting times for four weekdays including at least once in the evening or at the weekend. The management of the correctional institution therefore has the choice to allow visits in the evening hours or at the weekend. Legal provisions permit either one evening visit or the opportunity to visit at the weekend; this is merely the minimum Needs-based visiting times 140

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