HELLENIC REPUBLIC MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ORDER HELLENIC POLICE DIRECTION OF STATE SECURITY DEPARTMENT C' Athens, 1 March 2000 FINAL REPORT On the observations of the Committee of Article 1 of the European Convention for the "Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment of Punishment". 1. The Hellenic Police, according to the Constitution of the country and the Organic Laws governing its function, have as duties: the fortification and function of Public Order, protection of the public and state security, combating of any type of crime, participation in the safeguarding of the country's National Defense in co-operation with the Armed Forces and, finally, protection of the personal freedoms and social rights of the Greek citizens as well as all rights provided by the constitution in the Greek territory. 2. The respect of the man's value and the protection of human rights and freedoms for every person living in the Greek territory, irrespectively of race, nationality, language, religions or political beliefs, are fundamental obligations of the State and important Constitutional order. RESPONSES ON THE OBSERVATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE 1. Places of detention - in general According to the existing provisions, the following persons are detained at the places of detention: a. The persons who are arrested as perpetrators of flagrant crimes or for whom the competent judicial authorities order their detention only for the period requested for their transfer to the prison or bringing forward the court. Page 2