It would seem lastly that information concerning measures to be taken and procedures to be followed in order to obtain remission is not comunicated to the parties concerned. Parole as stipulated in article 60 of the prison legislation is rarely granted. The Spanish prison service operates six priority programmes concerning STDs, health education, vaccinations, hygiene and the environment, drug dependence and the prevention of suicide. On entry into prison, prisoners receive kits contatining condoms and hygiene products. These kits are automatically replenished every month.
Condoms are also available in easily accessible places and in private visiting rooms.
Information on how to use them is also provided. Disinfectant products are also distributed free of charge accompanied by instructions for use. However, sterile syringes are not distributed. Screening Screening tests On entry into prison all prisoners are given a general check-up which includes a medical examination and biological tests. Screening for STDs takes place systematically in all prison establishments.