Placement in a security cell is a coercive measure that exposes the prisoner to a high risk of inhuman or degrading treatment.
During the investigation period 1 January 2024 – 12 March 2025, the prison made 27 placements in a security cell.
Visit Report – Åna Prison
The Parliamentary Ombud’s preventive mechanism examined the use of security cells in Åna Prison (high-security division).