contents C ontents 3.5 National Preventive Mechanism against Torture 72 3.5.1 The Ombudsman’s task as a National Preventive Mechanism 72 3.5.2 Operating model 73 3.5.3 Information activities 74 3.5.4 Education and training on fundamental and human rights 74 3.5.5 Training 74 3.5.6 Nordic and international cooperation 75 3.5.7 Visits 75 3.5.8 Police 77 Inspection visits require up-to-date information on the detention facilities in use 79 Compliance with the National Police Board’s circular in police prisons 79 Shortcomings in outdoor exercise areas 79 Distribution of medicines 80 Separation of investigation and detention responsibilities 80 Information about rights 81 Catering 81 Detention of a suspect in the drunk tank 82 Positive observations 82 3.5.9 The Finnish Defence Forces 83 3.5.10 The Finnish Border Guard and Customs 83 3.5.11 The Criminal Sanctions field 83 Conditions in solitary confinement 85 Placement of remand prisoners 86 Time spent outside the cell 87 Smoking ban 87 Impact of health care resources on prison activities 88 Treatment of foreign prisoners 88 Prisoner transport by train 89

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