3.8. The conditions of detention of minors In the letter sent to the Ministry of Justice in connection with the detention conditions in the future new buildings of Tallinn Prison, the Chancellor analysed in detail the conditions of detention of minors and more specifically the issues relating to the physical environment of detaining minors. During the inspection of Viru Prison the conditions of detention of minors in that prison were checked. The Chancellor recognised the prison for continued efforts to execute the imprisonment of minors as well as possible within the means available to the prison. However, the Chancellor had to note that the physical environment in Viru Prison did not conform to the international requirements for the detention of minors and undermined the positive actions taken by the prison. The Chancellor is firmly convinced that separate institution(s) for the detention of minors should be created, or in a situation where minors are placed in the same prison with adults a special accommodation building or buildings for them should be created which are physically separated from the accommodation building(s) of the adults and the physical environment in which contributes to the aims of rehabilitation and ensures the physical and mental well-being of the minors. Therefore, the Chancellor proposed to the Ministry of Justice to consider establishing separate institution(s) for detaining minors, so that the environment of detention would serve the rehabilitative purposes and ensure the physical and mental well-being of the minors. 4. The Defence Forces In 2014, advisers to the Chancellor carried out an announced inspection visit to the Naval Base (case No 7-7/140382) and Viru Infantry Battalion (case No 7-7/150018). No violations were found during either of the visits and, therefore, the Chancellor did not make any recommendations or proposals to the Naval Base or Viru Infantry Battalion. The Chancellor’s advisers also carried out an announced inspection visit to the Logistics Battalion (case No 7-7/150095). The inspection revealed that the battalion had some problems with the reception of visitors of conscripts. The Chancellor recommended to the battalion to take measures to ensure that the conscripts can receive visitors in the rooms appropriate for the weather. 5. Providers of rehabilitation services for children with addiction problems During the reporting year there were two closed institutions in Estonia offering rehabilitation services for children with addiction problems: Tallinn Children’s Shelter administered by Tallinn Social Welfare and Health Board, and OÜ Corrigo’s Jõhvi Youth Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre. On 27–28 November 2014, the Chancellor’s advisers carried out an announced inspection visit to Tallinn Children’s Shelter. The Chancellor’s advisers checked the activities of the shelter in providing the rehabilitation service for children and young people with behavioural problems. A child psychiatrist participated in the inspection as an expert. At the time of drawing up the 26