Strasbourg, 20.11.2002 – The Greek government has requested
the publication of the report of the
Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its
periodic visit to Greece in September/October 2001, together with the
authorities’ response. The CPT reviewed the treatment of persons detained by
law enforcement officials and conditions of detention in police stations,
transfer centres, border guard posts and holding facilities for aliens. As
regards prisons, it reexamined the situation with respect to overcrowding and
the regime provided to prisoners. In their response, the Greek authorities
provide information on the measures being taken upon the CPT’s report.
The report and response are available in English on the CPT’s
website: http://www.cpt.coe.int
