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In response to reftel, Receptionist/Consular Assistant contacted Wad-ras Prison Barcelona (ph. +34 93 225 0891, fax +34 93 225 0891), the following information was obtained from prison authorities-

2. Visits-

(a) Two normal visits are permitted per week: one Saturday and one Sunday (visits during the week are not permitted). The duration of normal visits is 30 mins. Normal visits are conducted through glass by telephone. Up to four people and two children under six years are permitted to attend normal visits. For normal visits an appointment is recommended and identification is required.

(b) Special Vis-a-Vis visits are permitted twice a month. Special Vis-a-Vis visits are conducted in a room with tables and chairs. The detainee must request from the prison authorities special Vis-a-Vis visits. For foreign nationals open date Vis-a-Vis visits are permitted, however dates are usually set upon request of Vis-a-Vis visits. The duration of Vis-à-vis visits is 1hour 30mins. Special Vis-a-Vis visits are for close family or contacts only.

3. Money - Money can be delivered in person or sent by bank transfer, however, to obtain the account details we have to send a fax to the prison administrator seeking permission and the account details. This fax has been sent and details will be forwarded once we receive a response. Money can be also be sent by giro within Spain to the below address-
(Name of Detainee)
Calle Trueta, 78-98
28005 BARCELONA

4. Parcels - Letters from overseas are permitted. Parcels from overseas are not permitted as ID must be seen. Any goods (i.e CDs) must be intact and unopened. Parcels maybe delivered in person during Special Vis-a-Vis visits.

5. Prison Visits - Post endeavours to visit detainees in Spain approximately every three months, resources permitting. If other opportunities arise or if there is a specific reason, Post will visit detainees more frequently.

Scott