(sheet 34 of the file) state that the Atemi tech- was contingent on there being an escalanique is a recognised technique and part of tion not permitting a less incisive means to police training. appear promising. This was dealt with in training. The Commission of the Länder requests to be The term Atemi technique was not one informed in detail as to which recommendafound in the curricula of the Hamburg Potions exist and are to be used for direct force lice. Nonetheless, the term was said to be through so-called shock techniques and to used during police self-defence training as what degree these techniques are part of poa collective term for the above techniques lice training. in order to force a person resisting the implementation of a police measure to make a specific movement or to prevent a reaction, and to thereby gain control over him/her. With regard to the statement of the authority for the interior and sport, the Commission of the Länder is currently still in discussion with the supervisory authority. 4. Hanover-Schützenplatz police station in April 2011 The Commission of the Länder carried out an inspection visit in Hanover-Schützenplatz police station on 1 April 2011. It is located in the building of a historic police prison, which was completed in 1903 and has a total of 78 detention cells, of which according to the information from the head of the unit only 25 individual cells, one collection cell, two long-term detention cells and two “rage cells” were being used at the time of the visit. The other detention cells are said to only be used for special occasions (large events). A total of 50 apprehensions were carried out in 2009, 55 in 2010 and so far seven in 2011. The inspection of the facility covered the entire detention area, as well as a room which is used for fixation. Furthermore, the Commission of the Länder inspected the written detention documentation and held discussions with various staff members, including an individual talk with a staff member in the detention area. Furthermore, the Commission of the Länder had a private conversation with a male person who was in detention during the visit. Recommendations of the Commission of the Länder The Velcro tapes used for fixation are unsuited to this purpose since they entail a high risk of injury. It is recommended to purchase suitable materials for fixation, such as bandage systems. Reaction of the Lower Saxony Ministry for the Interior and Sport The problems with the Velcro handcuffs currently used are said to be known. The central police directorate had been asked to examine the approval of other means of fixation within the meaning of the Police Custody Code. To this end, until 31 December 2011 a trial took place in which an “acute fixation system” was trialled. The establishment of ability to undergo deten- A medical examination or treatment has so tion is a prerequisite for apprehension. Nei- far been provided by the emergency serther the provision of the emergency medical vices in the case of illness or an emergency, 76