ii.
a.
The above mentioned places of detention are divided
into two (2) wings (men-women) and consist of twenty
(20) cells, of overall capacity of eighty (80) persons.
b.
Four (4) persons, as a rule, are being held in each cell.
However, occasionally and for fairly short periods more
than four detainees have to share the same cell.
c.
Natural light in the above mentioned places is adequate
and no less than what exists in policemen's offices at the
respective Department.
d.
The artificial lighting of the cells is also adequate.
e.
The cells are equipped with an autonomous and effective
ventilation system.
f.
The sanitary conditions of the cells are regularly
controlled. Minor works of plumbing are carried out
whenever deemed necessary, so as to maintain and
improve the existing facilities.
g.
Since April 20th of this year, when the operation of the
Amigdaleza detention places has begun, the number of
the detainees held in the detention places of the 7th floor at
the Athens Police Building has been considerably reduced
and, as a rule, it does not exceed the cell's capacity.
The anticipated operation anew of Hellinikon's
detentions places is bound to further improve the existing
situation.
Juveniles' detention cells housed at the 3rd floor of the
Athens Police Building
a.
These places consist of three (3) cells, of a total
capacity of six (6) persons, which are exclusively used for
the detention of juveniles.
b.
As a rule, detainees have only to stay for short period of
time in these cells. Due to the particularity of their
condition (children and adolescents) they are brought
before the court authorities the soonest possible.
c.
In case that more than six foreign minor detainees await
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