2.4.1.5.  PENITENTIARY INSTITUTION NO. 12 The Institution no. 12 was having infrastructure issues for years, which the Public Defender has been reporting in its 2013 Report to the Parliament. We welcome the fact that a central heating system is already operational in the Institution, including in the investigation rooms and auxiliary areas. There is an infrastructure for long-term visits. A new residential building was build. However, a central ventilation system still does not exist in the Institution. 2.4.1.6.  PENITENTIARY INSTITUTION NO. 9 The Institution no. 9 accommodates both remand prisoners and convicted prisoners. The cells have natural and artificial lighting. The residential cells are aerated through windows but an artificial ventilation system needs to be installed. The Institution has a functional central heating system. There is no infrastructure for long-term visits. 2.4.1.7.  PENITENTIARY INSTITUTION NO. 3 In the Institution no. 3, the cells are designed for 2, 4 and 6 prisoners and have the area of 10 m2, 15 m2 and 19.5 m2 respectively. At the time of monitoring, the cells for four and six were not operating at their full capacity and hence each prisoner had a floor space of 4 square meters. Natural light and ventilation are insufficient in the cells. The artificial light is satisfactory. The artificial ventilation system does not function properly. The cells are heated by means of a central heating system. The cells have bunk beds, individual cabinets, tables and chairs. In most cells the prisoners have TV sets. Inside the cells there are isolated sanitation and hygiene compartments and the prisoners can take a shower there too. The institution is having a water supply problem. Sanitation and hygiene in the residential cells are satisfactory. Conditions for sports activities are not adequate in the Institution. 2.4.1.8.  PENITENTIARY INSTITUTION NO. 6 Last year, an artificial ventilation system was dysfunctional at the Institution no. 6. The windows in the cells were not providing sufficient natural ventilation. The Public Defender addressed the Head of the Prison Department with its recommendation in the 2013 Report to the Parliament. Repair works are currently being carried out at the Institution no. 6. 62 NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM OF GEORGIA