Correctional institutions XX  Vacant law enforcement permanent positions shall be filled as soon as possible. XX  Additional personnel is required to reduce the lock-up times and increase the amount of occupational opportunities. XX  Companies and workshops in the correctional institutions shall be open on an ongoing basis. The employment of external specialists in the companies shall be expanded. 2.5.8 Infrastructural fixtures and fittings 2.5.8.1 Complete refurbishment, repairs and recontruction demanded Wiener Neustadt correctional institution On a visit to Wiener Neustadt correctional institution in September 2018, the NPM viewed the cells in the convicted and pre-trial department and noted considerable deficits. Major shortcomings Many of the cells were in a state of serious neglect, the walls scribbled on and smeared. Windows were broken and could not be closed. The furnishings were worn in many cells and damaged in most cases. Sanitary facilities were only separated from the cell in a makeshift way and had no ventilation. Some cells had mould and some did not have sufficient lighting. The observed prison conditions in Wiener Neustadt correctional institution deviate considerably from infrastructural fixtures and fittings of other regional court prisons and fall clearly short of the minimum standard that can be expected. The complete refurbishment of the correctional institution is unavoidable in order to guarantee the humane detention of the detainees. It was also recommended that the standard of hygiene of all mattresses, blankets and pillows be regularly examined, cleaned at regular intervals and replaced if necessary. Ministry confirms the need for refurbishment The Federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice reported that repair measures were undertaken immediately. Regrettably, no improvements could be observed during a visit of the cells in the men’s section on a consultation day in Wiener Neustadt correctional institution in February 2019. A recent visit in the late autumn of 2019 showed little progress in this respect. Wiener Neustadt correctional institution has since been allocated new management. The Federal Ministry of Constitutional Affairs, Reforms, Deregulation and Justice promised to reduce the occupancy level of Wiener Neustadt correctional institution decreasing the number of detainees in the men’s section in order to facilitate the efficient and rapid refurbishment of the intolerable prison conditions there. A refurbishment plan is currently being developed. 137