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The main concern of the CPT delegation was that the facilities for irregular foreigners were
not suitable for stays longer than a few days. The design of the Petro Rali Special Holding Facilities
was extremely poor, with rows of cells giving on to a narrow corridor, reminiscent of a gigantic
police station rather than a centre meeting the needs for the administrative detention of aliens.
This particular layout, combined with a total lack of communal spaces for recreational
purposes and the difficulties of access to the exercise yards, leads to the inevitable conclusion that
detained persons will remain in their cells for most of the day. In addition, there were no in-cell
sanitary facilities or call bells. Further, the visiting facilities were of a closed nature, preventing any
physical contact, and the pierced metal dividing screen was so dense that it would be difficult to
properly see any visitor.
The CPT considers the Petro Rali facility as a missed opportunity for the Greek authorities
to construct an appropriately designed centre for the administrative detention of aliens. The
Committee reiterates that for such a centre care should be taken in the design and layout of the
premises to avoid as far as possible any impression of a carceral environment. As regards regime
activities, they should include outdoor exercise, access to a day room and to radio/television and
newspapers/magazines, as well as other appropriate means of recreation (e.g. board games, table
tennis). In its current layout and design, Petro Rali is not suitable for holding persons longer than a
few days; if persons are to be held any longer, a wholesale redesign of the facility is required.
The CPT recommends that the Greek authorities take the necessary steps in light of
the above remarks.
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